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
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add chilled butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
- Divide the dough into two balls, flatten them into discs, and wrap in plastic.
- 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
Keywords: homemade pie crust dough