Flaky Homemade Pie Crust
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
1 double pie crust
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Calories
357 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Flaky Homemade Pie Crust
Description
The Flaky Homemade Pie Crust relies on a balance of all-purpose flour, salt, and solid fats—both butter and shortening—that are cut together until they resemble peas-sized pieces. This is crucial for the desired flakiness. Ice-cold water is added gradually to just moisten the dough without making it sticky, which ensures tenderness without toughness. Handling the dough minimally while folding it helps maintain the fat distribution. The dough is divided into two balls allowing one to be rolled out for use while the other is reserved for another crust or later use.
Once rolled to fit a 9-inch pie pan with a slight edge overhang, the crust edges are crimped for a finished look. This crust can then be baked according to specific pie recipe directions, providing a golden and flaky base that complements both sweet and savory fillings. The use of butter adds flavor, while shortening assists in flakiness and structural integrity.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 7 tablespoons butter cubed, unsalted, cold
- 7 tablespoons shortening cubed
- ⅔ to 1 cup water ice cold
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl with a whisk.
- Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles the size of peas.
- Add ice cold water a tablespoon at a time to one area of the dough and mix with a fork. Move to one side of the bowl and continue adding water just until dough is moistened (you don't want it to be sticky).
- Once mixed use your hands to quickly and gently fold over the dough a couple of times. Divide into two balls.
- Roll one of the balls into a 12" circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Gently roll the dough onto a rolling pin and unroll over a 9" pie pan. Cut the edges so you have about ½" overhang.
- Crimp the edges and bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1double pie crust
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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