Description
Learn how to make a flaky and buttery homemade pie crust that is perfect for all your pie-baking endeavors. This easy recipe yields a tender crust that pairs beautifully with sweet or savory fillings.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar if using.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Add Water: Drizzle in the ice water, starting with 6 tablespoons, mixing gently with a fork until the dough just begins to come together. Add more water a tablespoon at a time if needed.
- Chill and Roll: Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before rolling out. When ready to use, roll out on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
Notes
- For extra flakiness, chill all ingredients and tools beforehand.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the crust tender.
- Dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
