Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts

Flaky, buttery, and perfectly tender, Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts is a timeless recipe designed to elevate all your favorite pies. Made with simple yet key ingredients like cold, cubed unsalted butter and a touch of apple cider vinegar, this crust achieves the ideal balance of structure and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you're crafting a savory quiche or a sweet fruit pie, the optional addition of sugar ensures versatility for any filling. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and the ability to refrigerate the dough for up to 2 days, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Follow Grandma's tried-and-true technique for a fail-proof crust that will make your homemade pies unforgettable! Perfect for bakers of all levels, this recipe is your secret to creating the ultimate flaky pie crust from scratch.

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 and cut into small cubes)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional for sweeter crusts)
• 6 tablespoons ice-cold water
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using).

Step 2

Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the ice-cold water and apple cider vinegar.

Step 4

Gradually add the water-vinegar mixture to the flour and butter mixture, one tablespoon at a time. Mix gently with a fork or your hands after each addition, just until the dough comes together. You may not need all the water.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).

Step 6

Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness when ready to use. Fit into a pie dish or use as directed in your pie recipe.

Step 7

For a pre-baked crust, prick the bottom with a fork and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes. Otherwise, proceed with your pie filling and baking instructions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(648.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2878.2

Total Fat 198.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 527.2mg	0%
Sodium 1202.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 153.1IU	0%
Calcium 92.2mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 376.2mg	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: 62.0%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 33.5%