Simple Flakey Pie Crust
Master the art of homemade desserts with this Simple Flakey Pie Crust recipe—your go-to foundation for perfectly crisp and buttery pastries. Made with just five simple ingredients, including cold unsalted butter for those all-important flaky layers, this recipe delivers professional-level results in just 15 minutes of prep. Designed with versatility in mind, you can add a touch of sugar for sweet pies or keep it plain for savory creations. The key to success lies in the careful incorporation of butter and gradual addition of ice water, resulting in a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you’re crafting a classic apple pie or a savory quiche, this crowd-pleasing crust is a surefire way to elevate any dish. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this pie crust promises to be a versatile staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
- 0.5 cup ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar (if using).
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add them to the dry ingredients.
Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Drizzle the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, over the flour mixture and gently mix with a fork or your hands after each addition until the dough just starts to come together. You may not need the full 1/2 cup of water.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gently knead it a few times until it forms a cohesive ball. Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a flat disk.
Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days) before rolling out.
When ready to use, lightly flour a clean work surface and rolling pin. Roll out the chilled dough to the desired size and thickness for your pie.
Continue with your chosen pie recipe, whether for a single-crust or double-crust pie.
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 | 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 | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| 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.
