Dad's Favorite Pie Crust

Master the art of homemade pie with **Dad's Favorite Pie Crust**, a foolproof recipe that delivers a perfectly flaky, buttery crust every time. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for tenderness, this crust is ideal for sweet or savory pies alike. The key to its irresistibly light texture lies in keeping the butter cold and minimally handling the dough, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth finish. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields two versatile crusts perfect for everything from classic apple pie to hearty quiches. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a pie-making novice, this step-by-step guide will make creating a show-stopping homemade pie an absolute breeze.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Ice water
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar until well combined.

Step 2

2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Some pea-sized chunks of butter are fine.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, mix the ice water and apple cider vinegar together.

Step 4

4. Gradually drizzle the ice water mixture over the flour and butter mixture, starting with 4 tablespoons. Gently mix with a fork or your hands until the dough starts to come together. If needed, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together without being too wet or sticky.

Step 5

5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and gently knead it just enough to bring it into a cohesive ball. Be careful not to overwork the dough, as this can make the crust tough.

Step 6

6. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disc about 1 inch thick, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days) before rolling out.

Step 7

7. When ready to use, roll out each disc on a lightly floured surface until it is large enough to fit your pie dish, about 12 inches in diameter.

Step 8

8. Use as directed in your favorite pie recipe, either pre-baking the crust or filling it as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2840.7

Total Fat 194.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1218.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 33.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91.1mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 375.2mg	0%

*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%