Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating the perfect flaky butter pie crust. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a golden, buttery crust that elevates any pie—sweet or savory. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll be on your way to impressing family and friends with your baking skills. Whether it’s for a classic apple pie or a rich chocolate tart, this versatile crust is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- Prepare your work surface by clearing it of clutter and gathering all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add cold butter cubes and mix with a pastry cutter or your fingers until coarse crumbs form.
- Gradually drizzle ice water over the mixture while gently stirring with a fork until the dough begins to hold together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on filling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (56g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg