Description
A foolproof recipe for a flaky and delicious homemade pie crust that impresses everyone.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles peas.
- Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, turning as you go.
- Transfer the rolled dough to a pie dish, trim edges, and chill for another 10 minutes before baking.
Notes
Keep all ingredients cold to ensure a flaky crust. Avoid overworking the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg