Totally Awesome Pie Pastry
Introducing the "Totally Awesome Pie Pastry," a flawless, buttery foundation for both sweet and savory pies! This easy homemade pie crust recipe uses simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a tender, flaky texture every time. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, the dough comes together effortlessly with minimal prep and chills beautifully for a stress-free baking experience. Whether you're crafting a classic apple pie or a hearty chicken pot pie, this versatile pastry dough strikes the perfect balance between structure and melt-in-your-mouth goodness. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and make-ahead options, you'll enjoy the ease and deliciousness of this must-try recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (omit for savory pastries)
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your hands, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter.
In a small bowl, mix the ice water and apple cider vinegar.
Slowly drizzle the vinegar-water mixture into the flour and butter mixture, one tablespoon at a time, gently stirring with a fork after each addition. Add just enough water for the dough to come together when lightly pressed. Avoid overmixing.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gently press it together. Divide the dough into two equal portions and form each into a disc shape.
Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days, to allow the dough to chill and relax.
When ready to use, roll out each disc of pastry on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and size, based on your pie dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.6 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.2 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% | |
*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.
