Easy Pie Crust
Create effortlessly flaky and buttery pies with this *Easy Pie Crust* recipe—your go-to guide for homemade perfection. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and a touch of salt, this recipe promises a tender, golden crust every time. The optional additions of granulated sugar for sweetness and apple cider vinegar for extra tenderness make it versatile enough for sweet or savory pies. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this beginner-friendly pie dough strikes the perfect balance between ease and elegance. Whether you're baking a classic apple pie or a hearty quiche, this no-fail pie crust recipe is a kitchen essential. Refrigerate the dough for a minimum of one hour before rolling it out, and enjoy a pie crust that's as easy to work with as it is delicious. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or when you're simply craving a homemade treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for sweet crust)
- 5 tablespoons ice water
- 1 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (optional, for added tenderness)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized chunks of butter.
If using apple cider vinegar, mix it into the ice water.
Gradually add the ice water to the flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough begins to hold together. You may not need all the water.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it just enough to bring it together into a ball. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish. Proceed with your desired pie recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.1 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% | |
*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.
