Easy Peasy Pastry Pie Dough
Master the art of pie-making with this foolproof 'Easy Peasy Pastry Pie Dough' recipe—a quick and versatile way to create buttery, flaky pie crusts with minimal effort. Perfect for both sweet and savory pies, this dough comes together in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and a touch of salt (plus optional sugar for sweet creations). The secret to its tender texture lies in working cold butter into the flour until crumbly and hydrating it with just enough ice water to bring the dough together. After a quick chill in the fridge, it’s ready to roll out and shape into your favorite pie recipes. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this pastry dough guarantees perfect results every time—whether you're making a classic apple pie or a hearty chicken pot pie.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
Directions
Step 1
1. Measure out the all-purpose flour and add it to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
2. If making a sweet pie dough, stir in the granulated sugar along with the salt. For a savory pie, just add the salt.
Step 3
3. Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients.
Step 4
4. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until the texture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse sand with some small pea-sized butter bits.
Step 5
5. Gradually sprinkle the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, over the mixture. Use a fork or your hands to gently mix it after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough starts to come together but is not overly wet or sticky.
Step 6
6. Gather the dough into a ball and divide it in half. Flatten each half into a disk about 1 inch thick. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
Step 7
7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days) before rolling out.
Step 8
8. When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, rotating it occasionally to ensure an even thickness. Use as directed in your pie recipe.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (517.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1956.8 |
| Total Fat 98.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1200.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 241.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.2g | |
| Protein 31.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 64.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 345.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories