Simple Double Pie Crust
Master the art of homemade pies with this Simple Double Pie Crust recipe—a buttery, flaky, and versatile crust that's perfect for both sweet and savory creations. Made with just five pantry staples, including cold, cubed unsalted butter and a touch of optional sugar, this recipe ensures tender layers and that golden, melt-in-your-mouth texture every pie lover craves. With an easy-to-follow process, you'll learn how to achieve the perfect balance of crumbly and pliable dough in just 20 minutes of prep time. Whether you're crafting a classic apple pie or a savory chicken pot pie, this recipe is your go-to for a foolproof double crust. Chill, roll, and bake your way to pie perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
- 6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar (if using).
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
Begin adding the ice water one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough starts to come together and holds its shape when pressed.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gather it into a ball. Divide the dough into two equal portions and flatten each into a 1-inch thick disk.
Wrap each dough disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling out.
When ready to use, roll out one dough disk on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Use the second disk as the top crust or save for another recipe.
Follow your pie recipe's instructions for filling and baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.2 g | 253% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.8 g | 619% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2382 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.5 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| 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.
