Homemade Pie Crust Recipe with Old-Fashioned Flaky Texture

Learn how to make a homemade old-fashioned flaky pie crust that is perfect for all your pie baking needs. This recipe yields a tender and flaky crust that pairs perfectly with any filling, sweet or savory. Impress your friends and family with this classic pie crust recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture.
3. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Slowly add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Roll out each disk of dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.
7. Fill with your desired pie filling and bake according to your pie recipe instructions.

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