Easy Homemade Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into cubes
• 4-8 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
2. Add the butter and mix until the butter is the size of small peas.
3. Add the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Form the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thick.
6. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish and press it into the bottom and sides of the dish.
7. Trim any excess dough with a knife or pastry wheel.
8. Bake according to your recipe instructions.

Interesting Facts

• The key to a flaky crust is cold butter and cold water.
• Pie crust can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• You can freeze pie crust for up to 3 months.