Quick Pie Crust
Master the art of homemade pies with this foolproof Quick Pie Crust recipe, a must-have for any home baker. With just five simple ingredients—cold unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, a touch of sugar (optional), and ice water—this recipe guarantees a tender, flaky crust that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for sweet or savory pies, this versatile pastry combines a no-fuss technique with buttery richness for bakery-quality results. The step-by-step process ensures success, whether you're a seasoned baker or a pie-making beginner. Refrigerating the dough before use locks in those delicious flaky layers, making it the ideal foundation for your favorite fillings. Say goodbye to store-bought crusts and elevate your next pie with this quick and easy homemade classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (optional; for sweet pies)
- 3 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 fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture. Mix gently with a fork or your hands until the dough begins to come together. If the dough feels too dry, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of ice water, a little at a time, until the dough holds together when pressed.
Turn the dough out onto a clean, floured surface. Gently gather it into a ball, being careful not to overwork the dough. Flatten it into a disk and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out for your pie recipe. If you're in a hurry, you can freeze it for about 10 minutes to chill it faster.
When ready to use, roll the dough out on a floured surface to fit your pie pan. Proceed with your desired pie recipe as directed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 4% | |
*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.
