Pie Dough
Master the art of perfect pie crust with this foolproof Pie Dough recipe! Made with just a handful of pantry staples—flour, cold cubed butter, salt, and optional sugar for sweetness—this classic recipe delivers rich, flaky, and buttery results every time. The key lies in keeping the ingredients cold and using gentle handling to achieve that irresistible texture. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this dough can be refrigerated in advance, making it ideal for both savory and sweet pies. Whether you're baking up a golden apple pie or a hearty quiche, this versatile recipe is your ticket to bakery-quality crusts. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, it’s a must-have addition to your kitchen repertoire!
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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
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar (if using).
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter into the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of ice water at a time over the mixture. Gently toss with a fork after each addition to combine. Continue adding ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until the dough begins to clump together and can hold its shape when pinched.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it in half and gently shape each portion into a disc (be careful not to overwork the dough).
Wrap each dough disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days. This allows the dough to relax and the butter to solidify, which creates a flakier crust.
When ready to use, let the dough sit at room temperature for about 5–10 minutes to soften slightly. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and proceed with your pie recipe as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 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.
