This American buttercrust pastry dough recipe is the perfect base for all your favorite pies. With a flaky, buttery crust that melts in your mouth, this dough is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're making a sweet fruit pie or a savory quiche, this recipe will elevate your baking game.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup ice water
Directions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly drizzle in the ice water while stirring with a fork until the dough starts to come together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until it forms a cohesive ball.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
- When ready to use, roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish and proceed with your pie recipe as directed.
Interesting Facts
Buttercrust pastry dough is known for its rich, buttery flavor.
Chilling the dough before rolling it out helps prevent shrinkage during baking.
Using cold butter is key to achieving a flaky crust in this recipe.