Pie Pastry
Flaky, buttery, and impossibly tender, this classic Pie Pastry recipe is your go-to foundation for both savory and sweet pies. Crafted with all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, a touch of salt, and optional sugar for a hint of sweetness, this pastry achieves perfect flakiness thanks to a splash of ice-cold water and a dash of vinegar or lemon juice. Simple but precise techniques, like cutting the butter into pea-sized pieces and chilling the dough before rolling, ensure a melt-in-your-mouth crust every time. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep, this versatile dough can be refrigerated for days, making it a convenient and essential addition to your baking repertoire. Whether you're creating a rich apple pie or a savory quiche, this foolproof pie crust will elevate every filling to bakery-level perfection!
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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 White vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
In a small bowl, combine the ice water and vinegar or lemon juice.
Gradually add the ice water mixture to the flour and butter mixture, one tablespoon at a time. Stir gently with a fork, just until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently gather it into two discs. Avoid kneading to maintain flakiness.
Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days) before rolling out.
When ready to use, roll the dough out on a floured surface to the desired size for your pie. Use as directed in 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 | 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.
