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Perfect Pie Crust

Our easy pie crust recipe is foolproof, consistently producing a buttery, flaky crust that elevates any pie to perfection. Whether you're making a sweet pie or a comforting savory pot pie, this crust ensures delicious results every time. And it freezes beautifully!

Prep Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: French-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting your work surface
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter chilled and cut into ½" cubes
  • 2 tablespoon shortening chilled and cut into ½" cubes
  • 5 - 6 tablespoon ice water

Instructions

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  1. Using a dry ingredient measuring cup, add the flour to a food processor fitted with a metal blade
  2. Add the salt and then the chilled butter and shortening.  Secure the lid onto the food processor. 
  3. Cut the fat into the flour by pulsing 7 or 8 times.  The butter should resemble small frozen peas. 
  4. Through the tube of the food processor, add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until a ball forms.  Immediately stop processing. 
  5. Remove the dough from the processor and using your thumbs, for a disc.
  6. Enclose the dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. 
  7. On a lightly floured counter/surface, place the dough.  Try not to handle the dough too much, to prevent the butter pieces from melting. 
  8. You'll need to roll out the dough to about 3 to 4 inches greater than the inside diameter of the pan. (i.e., if you have 9-inch pie pan, roll the crust to a 12 - 13-inch diameter.)
  9. Try and roll the dough out in as few 'rolls' as possible. Repeated rolling will overwork the dough, and will yield less flakey crust.
  10. To transfer the dough to the pan, fold one half over, then fold over again into a quarter. Gently place into pie pan and then unfold the dough. Trim the edges with scissors.
  11. Use your fingers to flute the edges.  Your pie dough is now ready for baking!

Notes

  • NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
  • NOTE:
  • The dough can be made several days in advance of using. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to roll the dough out. The wrapped dough can be frozen for 2 to 3 months. Allow to thaw completely before rolling out. 
  • This recipe makes enough dough for 1 bottom crust in a 9-inch pie dish. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Calcium 3mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Calcium 3mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.