Basic Pie Crust Recipe (for one 9-inch crust)

 

Making pie crust from scratch is pretty simple once you get the hang of it. Here's a classic all-butter pie crust recipe that's flaky and delicious:

🥧 Basic Pie Crust Recipe (for one 9-inch crust)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

• 3–5 tbsp ice water

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

2. Cut in butter: Add cold, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.

3. Add ice water: Drizzle in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a fork after each addition. Add just enough water until the dough holds together when pressed.

4. Form dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a couple times to bring it together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).

5. Roll out: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Gently place it into a 9-inch pie dish and trim/shape the edges as needed.

6. Use as needed: Chill again before filling, or blind bake depending on your recipe.