Pie Crust for Dummies
Master the art of flaky, buttery perfection with "Pie Crust for Dummies," a foolproof recipe designed for bakers of all levels. Using simple, pantry-staple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and just a touch of ice water, this recipe guarantees a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crust every time. Whether you're crafting a savory quiche or a sweet apple pie, the step-by-step instructions make it easy to achieve bakery-level results without any stress. With minimal prep time and a short chill in the fridge, this versatile dough is perfect for any pie creation. Say goodbye to store-bought crusts and hello to homemade excellence with this easy-to-follow guide to flaky pie crust.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pie crusts)
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Some pea-sized pieces of butter are okay; they contribute to a flaky crust.
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, tossing the mixture with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough begins to clump together. You may not need all 6 tablespoons.
Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Gently gather it into a ball without overworking the dough, then divide it in half.
Flatten each half into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days) before rolling out.
When ready to use, roll out each disc on a floured surface to fit your pie pan. Proceed with filling and baking as directed by your pie recipe.
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 | 2398 mg | 104% | |
| 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 | 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.
