Homemade Favorite Pie Crust Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious favorite pie crust from scratch with this easy recipe. This flaky and buttery crust is perfect for both sweet and savory pies. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a homemade pie crust that will impress everyone.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar together.
2. Add the cold butter cubes to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Slowly add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork after each addition. Continue adding water until the dough starts to come together.
4. Gently knead the dough with your hands until it forms a ball. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
6. When ready to use, remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick and large enough to fit your pie dish.
8. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to your pie dish and gently press it into the bottom and sides of the dish.
9. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges of the dish and crimp the edges as desired.
10. Proceed with your desired pie recipe, filling the crust with your favorite ingredients, and baking as directed.

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