No Sugar Pie Crust
Create the perfect foundation for your favorite pies with this easy and versatile No Sugar Pie Crust recipe. Crafted with just four simple ingredients—flour, unsalted butter, salt, and ice water—this recipe delivers a buttery, flaky crust without any added sugar, making it ideal for both sweet and savory creations. The use of cold, diced butter worked into the flour ensures a tender texture, while a quick rest in the refrigerator makes the dough pliable and easy to handle. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep, this no-fail crust is perfect for anyone looking for a naturally sugar-free option that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture. Whether you're baking an indulgent fruit pie or a hearty quiche, this recipe guarantees the ideal base for a stunning homemade bake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the salt.
Add the cold, diced unsalted butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough begins to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Using your hands, gently knead the dough just enough to bring it together into a smooth disc. Avoid overworking the dough to ensure the crust remains tender and flaky.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling out. This allows the butter to firm up and the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to work with.
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish, aiming for a uniform thickness of about 1/8 inch.
Proceed with your pie recipe of choice. If pre-baking the crust is required, prick the dough with a fork, line with parchment paper, and use pie weights to prevent puffing. Bake according to your recipe's instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.3 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.9 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2382 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.9 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| 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.
