Flaky and Delicious Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

This homemade pie crust recipe is a game-changer! With its flaky texture and buttery taste, it's the perfect base for all your favorite pie fillings. Whether you're making a classic apple pie or a savory quiche, this recipe will wow your family and friends. Plus, it's easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. Say goodbye to store-bought crusts and elevate your baking with this best-ever pie crust!

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• ¼ to ½ cup ice water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the ice water, starting with ¼ cup, to the flour and butter mixture. Gently mix with a fork until the dough comes together. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disc. Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Once chilled, remove one disc of dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie dish.
6. Trim any excess overhang and crimp the edges of the crust as desired. Fill the pie crust with your desired filling and follow the specific recipe instructions for baking.
7. For a pre-baked (blind baked) crust, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line the chilled pie crust with parchment paper or aluminum foil, and fill it with pie weights (dried beans or rice work well). Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and paper/foil. Return the crust to the oven and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Allow the pie crust to cool completely before filling, if called for in your specific recipe.

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