Why Make This Recipe
An all-butter flaky pie crust is a must-have in any home baker’s repertoire. It’s rich, tender, and has the perfect flaky texture that complements any filling, sweet or savory. Using butter instead of shortening gives it a wonderful flavor that enhances your pie. Plus, making your own crust is easier than you might think!
How to Make All-Butter Flaky Pie Crust
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the diced butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish, then proceed with your pie recipe.
How to Serve All-Butter Flaky Pie Crust
Once you have rolled out your dough, you can fill it with your favorite pie filling. Bake it according to your pie recipe. Serve your pie warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top for a delightful treat!
How to Store All-Butter Flaky Pie Crust
If you have leftover dough, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap before freezing. When you’re ready to use it, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Tips to Make All-Butter Flaky Pie Crust
- Keep your ingredients cold. Chilling the butter and water helps create a flaky texture.
- Do not overwork the dough. Mix just until it comes together to keep it tender.
- Use a light touch when rolling out the dough to prevent it from becoming tough.
Variation
You can add herbs or spices to the dough to give it a different flavor, like adding rosemary for a savory pie or cinnamon for a sweet pie.
FAQs
Q: Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?
A: Yes, you can use salted butter, but you may want to reduce the amount of salt in the recipe.
Q: Can I make this crust ahead of time?
A: Absolutely! You can prepare the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to use it.
Q: What if my dough is too dry?
A: If your dough feels dry, you can add an extra tablespoon of ice water at a time until it comes together.
All-Butter Flaky Pie Crust
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 2 pie crusts 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A rich and tender all-butter flaky pie crust that complements any filling, sweet or savory.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the diced butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish, then proceed with your pie recipe.
Notes
Keep ingredients cold for best results. Do not overwork the dough to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
