Description
Learn how to make your own flaky and tender pie crust with this simple recipe passed down from generation to generation. This homemade pie crust is perfect for both sweet and savory pies, and with just a few basic ingredients, you can create a delicious crust that will elevate your pies to the next level.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for tenderness)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add Butter: Add the cold butter cubes and work into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Liquid: Drizzle in vinegar, then gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Form Dough: Divide dough, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, chill, and roll out when ready to use.
Notes
- Keep ingredients cold for flakiest crust.
- Recipe makes enough for a double-crust 9-inch pie or two single crusts.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-Bake (prep only)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of crust
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
