Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of a flaky butter pie crust that transforms any filling into a delightful masterpiece. This easy-to-make crust is rich, buttery, and perfectly flaky, making it ideal for both sweet and savory pies. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a golden-brown crust that will impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- Prepare your work surface by clearing a large area on your counter and gathering your mixing bowl, pastry cutter, rolling pin, and measuring cups.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cold butter cubes to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, combine until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water one tablespoon at a time while gently mixing with a fork until the dough begins to hold together.
- Form the dough into a disc shape, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to relax the gluten.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick for your pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies depending on filling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (66g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different flours for unique flavors or add herbs for savory pies. Chill your butter and water before use for optimal flakiness. Wrap unbaked crust tightly in plastic wrap; it can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for two months.