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homemade pie crust dough

Homemade Pie Crust Dough: 7 Secrets for Perfect Flakiness


  • Author: georgina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 pie crusts 1x

Description

This is a simple recipe for homemade pie crust dough that you can use for various pies.


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add chilled butter and mix until crumbly.
  3. Stir in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
  4. Divide the dough into two balls, flatten them into discs, and wrap in plastic.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

Notes

  • Use cold ingredients for a flakier crust.
  • You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months.
  • Let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes before rolling out.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Mixing and chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice of pie
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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