Description
This homemade pie crust is tender, flaky, and richly flavorful, perfect for sweet and savory pies. Made with cold butter and minimal ingredients, it’s a delicious alternative to store-bought options.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweet crust)
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
½ cup ice water, plus more as needed
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough comes together in a shaggy mass.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish or preferred size.
Notes
Keep all ingredients cold to maintain flakiness.
If the dough becomes too warm during handling, chill it in the refrigerator briefly.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Kneading/Chilling
- Cuisine: American / Grandma-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pie (50g of crust)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg