Homemade Deep Dish Pie Crust

Master the art of pie-making with this foolproof recipe for Homemade Deep Dish Pie Crust, the perfect foundation for your sweet or savory creations. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and a touch of sugar, this crust combines buttery flakiness with a tender texture that melts in your mouth. The key is working quickly with chilled ingredients and allowing the dough to rest, ensuring a seamless roll-out every time. Whether you're blind baking it for cream pies or using it as the base for hearty pot pies, this versatile crust holds up beautifully to any filling. Complete with pro tips for crimping edges and an optional egg wash for a golden finish, this deep-dish pie crust promises professional-level results from your own kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Ice water
• 1 egg mixture Optional: egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon of water)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

Step 3

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a fork or your hands. Add just enough water for the dough to hold together when pressed. Avoid overmixing.

Step 4

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gather and press it together into a ball, then flatten it into a disc. Wrap the disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

Step 5

Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface into a circle about 12-14 inches in diameter to fit your deep-dish pie pan.

Step 6

Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough into a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan, pressing it gently along the bottom and up the sides. Leave about 1 inch of dough hanging over the edge, then trim and crimp the edges as desired.

Step 7

If pre-baking the crust (blind baking), preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 12-15 minutes, remove the weights, and bake for 5 more minutes to lightly brown the crust.

Step 8

If baking the filled pie, proceed with your chosen filling and follow the specific recipe's baking instructions.

Step 9

Optional: For a golden finish, brush the edges of the crust with the egg wash before baking.

Step 10

Let the finished crust cool completely before adding any uncooked fillings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	690.9 grams (690.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2861

Total Fat 196.40g	252%
Saturated Fat 122.40g	612%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 572mg	191%
Sodium 2419mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 241.70g	88%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 13.40g
Protein 34.90g	70%

Vitamin D 12IU	61%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 392mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 33.6%