Pie Crust
Master the art of flaky, buttery perfection with this easy homemade Pie Crust recipe! Crafted with just a handful of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and a touch of salt, this versatile crust is ideal for both sweet and savory pies. A hint of granulated sugar can be added for dessert creations, while a splash of apple cider vinegar ensures an ultra-tender texture every time. This no-fail pie dough comes together quickly with only 15 minutes of prep, making it perfect for any baking enthusiast, whether you're preparing a classic apple pie or a hearty quiche. Designed to be chilled before use for optimal flakiness, this recipe yields two discs of dough ready to roll out and transform into golden-brown bliss. Perfect your pie game with a crust that's as impressive as the filling!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tenderness)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
In a small bowl, combine ice water and apple cider vinegar (if using). Gradually drizzle this mixture over the flour-butter mixture, one tablespoon at a time, gently stirring with a fork after each addition.
Once the dough begins to come together in a shaggy mass (you may not need all the water), turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Gently press the dough together, handling it as little as possible to avoid overworking. Divide the dough in half, shape each portion into a flat disc, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days) before rolling it out.
Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish. Proceed with your chosen pie recipe and bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.9 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.0 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 376 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.
