Homemade All Butter Pie Crust
This homemade all butter pie crust is flaky, rich, and perfect for any pie filling. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious crust that elevates your dessert. Ideal for both sweet and savory pies, this recipe ensures a golden, buttery finish that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chill the butter in the freezer for about 10 minutes and dice into 1/3-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, mixing gently after each addition until a loose dough forms.
- Flatten the dough into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Roll the dough into a 12-13 inch circle on a floured surface.
- Transfer the dough to the pie pan and press evenly into the bottom and sides.
- Trim the dough to a 1-inch overhang and crimp the edges.
- Poke holes in the bottom of the crust and refrigerate or freeze until well-chilled.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and blind bake the crust for 20-30 minutes.
- For a shiny finish, brush with egg wash and bake longer if needed. Cool completely before filling.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg