Grandma’s Pie Crust
A flaky, buttery pie crust perfect for any sweet or savory filling, inspired by cherished family memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 2 pie crusts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Chill the dough by dividing it in half, shaping it into discs, wrapping in plastic wrap, and refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your pie pan, aiming for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- Use as directed for sweet or savory fillings.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding ground nuts or using half whole wheat flour. Refrigerate or freeze leftover dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crust
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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