Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a flaky butter pie crust that transforms any pie into a masterpiece. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a tender, buttery crust perfect for both sweet and savory fillings. With its golden-brown hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this crust will become the star of your kitchen. Whether you’re preparing for a holiday gathering or a cozy family dessert night, this flaky butter pie crust will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 6–8 tbsp ice-cold water
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing the countertop and gathering all ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt until well combined.
- Add cold butter chunks to the flour mixture and blend using a pastry cutter or your fingers until pea-sized crumbs form.
- Gradually add ice-cold water while mixing gently with a fork until the dough starts to come together—avoid overmixing.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by filling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For optimal flakiness, ensure all ingredients are cold during preparation. Experiment with different flours like whole wheat or almond for unique flavor profiles. Wrap leftover dough tightly in plastic wrap; it can be refrigerated for up to three days.