100 Year Old Pie Crust
Experience the time-honored tradition of baking with this '100 Year Old Pie Crust' recipe—a true classic that promises irresistibly flaky, melt-in-your-mouth results every time. Crafted with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, chilled butter, and a touch of vinegar for added tenderness, this versatile crust stands the test of time as a go-to foundation for both sweet and savory pies. The secret to its exquisite texture lies in skillfully cutting butter into the flour to create airy layers, complemented by the subtle acidity of vinegar to prevent overmixing and maintain elasticity. Perfectly prepped in just 20 minutes and easy to make ahead, this crust ensures your homemade pies remain the star of any dessert or dinner table. Follow this heritage recipe to savor flaky, golden perfection in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 0.5 cup ice-cold water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Add the chilled, cubed unsalted butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Some slightly larger chunks of butter are fine—these will help create a flaky texture.
In a small bowl, mix the ice-cold water and vinegar together.
Gradually add the water-vinegar mixture to the flour and butter mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork after each addition. The dough should just come together and hold when pressed. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it in half. Shape each portion into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish. Follow your pie recipe for filling and baking instructions.
Enjoy your old-fashioned, flaky pie crust!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.9 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.0 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.2 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
