Delicious Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
Indulge in the joy of baking with this easy homemade pie crust recipe! Perfectly flaky and buttery, this crust serves as a delightful base for both sweet and savory fillings. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a bakery-quality pie that will impress family and friends. Whether it’s for a festive celebration or an everyday treat, this pie crust is sure to become your go-to favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by filling
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes one standard pie crust (serves approximately 8) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (chilled, cubed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing your kitchen counter and gathering all necessary ingredients.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Cut chilled butter into small cubes and mix with the flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water while mixing until the dough comes together; avoid overworking it.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a circle about 12 inches wide.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 70g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg