All Butter Pie Crust Pastry
Flaky, buttery perfection is within reach with this All Butter Pie Crust Pastry recipe, your ticket to mastering melt-in-your-mouth homemade pie crusts. Made with simple pantry staples—cold unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, a touch of salt, and optional sugar—this recipe combines ease with professional-level results. The secret lies in keeping the butter cold and working it into the flour just enough to create pea-sized pockets that ensure a tender, layered texture. With a quick 15-minute prep time and minimal effort, this versatile dough works perfectly for both sweet and savory pies. Whether you're crafting a golden lattice-topped dessert or a rustic pot pie, this all-butter crust guarantees a rich, buttery flavor and a crisp, flaky bite every time. Perfect for beginner and seasoned bakers alike, this is the only pie crust recipe you’ll ever need!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 170 grams Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
- 60 milliliters Ice water
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar (if using).
Step 2
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Step 3
Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and gently mix with a fork until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 4
Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and gently bring it together with your hands. Divide the dough in half if you're making a double crust pie.
Step 5
Flatten each portion into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days) to allow it to chill and rest.
Step 6
When ready to use, roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness for your pie dish.
Step 7
Proceed with filling and baking according to your pie recipe instructions.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 499.5 grams (499.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2180 |
| Total Fat 140.40g | 180% |
| Saturated Fat 87.70g | 439% |
| Cholesterol 371mg | 124% |
| Sodium 2388mg | 104% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.50g | 74% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.80g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 13.30g | |
| Protein 27.30g | 55% |
| Vitamin D 84IU | 419% |
| Calcium 70mg | 5% |
| Iron 12mg | 65% |
| Potassium 304mg | 6% |
Source of Calories