Simple Pie Crust
Master the art of homemade baking with this Simple Pie Crust recipe—a foolproof foundation for all your pies, both sweet and savory! Made with all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and an optional touch of granulated sugar for sweetness, this crust achieves the perfect balance of buttery richness and tender flakiness. The addition of apple cider vinegar elevates its texture, while ice water ensures the dough comes together effortlessly. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this versatile crust can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to two days, making it ideal for busy schedules. Whether you’re crafting a classic apple pie or a savory quiche, this pie crust is your go-to for bakery-quality pies made right at home!
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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 apple cider vinegar (optional, for extra flakiness)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar (if using).
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
If using, stir the apple cider vinegar into the ice water. Gradually drizzle the ice water (1 tablespoon at a time) into the flour mixture, gently mixing with a fork after each addition, just until the dough starts to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gather it into a ball. Divide the dough in half and flatten each portion into a disc.
Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days, before rolling out and using for your pie.
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 | 376 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.
