My Favorite Pie Crust

Flaky, buttery, and perfectly versatile, "My Favorite Pie Crust" is your go-to recipe for creating show-stopping pies, both sweet and savory. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for enhanced tenderness, this homemade pie crust ensures a light and delicate texture that melts in your mouth. The step-by-step process is foolproof, guiding you through using a pastry cutter to achieve the ideal crumbly dough and chilling it for optimal flakiness. Whether you're baking a classic apple pie, a savory quiche, or a decadent chocolate tart, this pie crust delivers every time. Prep it in just 15 minutes and enjoy its make-ahead convenience by refrigerating or freezing for later. Elevate your pie-making game with this reliable and delicious pie crust recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
• 6 tablespoons ice water
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar (if using).

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the ice water and apple cider vinegar.

Step 4

Drizzle the ice water mixture into the flour and butter mixture, one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a fork or your hands after each addition. Continue adding water until the dough holds together when pinched but is not sticky.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gather it into a ball and divide it into two equal portions, shaping each into a flat disk.

Step 6

Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days) to allow the dough to rest and chill.

Step 7

When ready to use, roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish, about 1/8-inch thick. Follow the recipe instructions for pre-baking (if required) or filling and baking your pie.

Step 8

Store any unused pie crust in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	647.2 grams (647.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2842

Total Fat 194.90g	250%
Saturated Fat 122.00g	610%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 1218mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 241.70g	88%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 13.40g
Protein 33.00g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 376mg	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: 4.6%

Carbs: 33.9%