Description
Master the essential recipe for a flaky and rich pie crust that serves as the perfect foundation for various delicious fillings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, diced
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Dice the chilled unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together.
- Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Transfer the rolled dough to your pie pan, pressing it gently into the corners and trimming the edges.
- If pre-baking, pierce the bottom with a fork, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Avoid overworking the dough to maintain a flaky texture. Chill the dough properly before rolling out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pie crust, baking recipe, dessert base
