Description
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly tender — this Flaky Sourdough Discard Pie Crust is the perfect solution for anyone looking to elevate their baking game while using up sourdough discard. It’s a flavorful and sustainable way to create the ultimate crust for your sweet and savory pies. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, a quick breakfast tart base, or just a solid easy recipe to keep in your rotation, this crust delivers. It bakes up beautifully crisp with layers of buttery goodness and a hint of tang from the discard — ideal for anyone who loves wholesome food ideas without compromising flavor.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup sourdough discard, cold
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional)
Extra flour for rolling
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
2. Add cold butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in cold sourdough discard and mix gently until a shaggy dough forms.
4. If dough is too dry, add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time just until it comes together.
5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and press into a flat disc.
6. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
7. Roll the dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick.
8. Gently transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish and press it in without stretching.
9. Trim excess dough to 1 inch overhang and crimp edges as desired.
10. Chill the shaped crust for another 15–30 minutes.
11. For a pre-baked shell, line with parchment and add pie weights.
12. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake 10–15 more until golden.
Notes
Always use cold butter and discard for the flakiest texture.
Resting the dough in the fridge prevents shrinking and improves workability.
You can freeze this dough for up to 3 months for easy prep ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Mixing and rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 crust)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 38mg