This killer pie crust recipe by Jen is guaranteed to elevate your pies to the next level. With a flaky texture and buttery flavor, this crust is perfect for both sweet and savory pies. Follow the simple steps below to create the perfect pie crust every time!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4-1/2 cup ice water
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, starting with 1/4 cup and adding more as needed, until the dough comes together.
- Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- After chilling, roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.
- Fill the pie crust with your desired filling and bake according to the pie recipe instructions.
- Enjoy your delicious pie with Jen's killer pie crust!
Interesting Facts
Using cold butter and chilling the dough helps create a flaky crust.
You can customize this crust by adding herbs or spices to the flour mixture for savory pies.
This recipe can also be used for hand pies or quiches.