Description
This buttery flaky pie crust is the perfect foundation for all your favorite desserts and savory pies. Made with cold butter and simple pantry ingredients, this easy recipe creates delicate golden layers with a crisp texture and rich buttery flavor. Whether you need quick breakfast ideas, comforting dinner ideas, holiday baking inspiration, or an easy homemade pie recipe, this versatile crust delivers bakery-style results every time. The dough rolls out smoothly, bakes beautifully, and works perfectly for fruit pies, quiches, pot pies, cream pies, and tarts. If you are looking for reliable food ideas, a healthy homemade baking option, or an easy recipe that tastes far better than store-bought crusts, this buttery flaky pie crust is a must-have in your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
6 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
2. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and cut them into the flour using a pastry cutter or fork until pea-sized crumbs form.
3. Slowly add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing until the dough starts coming together.
4. Add the vinegar or lemon juice and lightly combine.
5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a ball.
6. Divide the dough into two equal portions and flatten each into a disk.
7. Wrap the dough disks tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
8. Roll one dough disk on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
9. Transfer the dough into a pie dish and gently press it into place without stretching.
10. Trim excess dough, fold the edges, and crimp as desired.
11. Chill the prepared crust for 20 to 30 minutes before baking.
12. Blind bake if needed at 375°F for 15 minutes using pie weights.
13. Add your desired filling and bake according to your pie recipe instructions.
14. Allow the pie crust to cool before slicing or serving.
Notes
Keep the butter and water extremely cold for the flakiest texture possible.
Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent a tough crust.
Chilling the dough before rolling and baking helps prevent shrinking and improves texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg