Grandma Lyna's Best Pie Crust
Elevate your baking game with *Grandma Lyna's Best Pie Crust*, a timeless recipe that guarantees buttery, flaky perfection every time. This classic homemade pie crust combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and a touch of granulated sugar, with the secret ingredient—apple cider vinegar—for an extra tender texture. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep, this pie dough is effortlessly versatile, working beautifully for sweet or savory pies. The technique of incorporating cold butter ensures those coveted flaky layers, while the chill time makes it easy to handle and roll out. Whether you're baking a classic apple pie or a hearty quiche, this two-crust recipe serves as the ultimate foundation for your homemade creations. Perfect for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike, this recipe is a must-have in your kitchen repertoire!
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
Step 2
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients.
Step 3
Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the cold water and apple cider vinegar.
Step 5
Gradually add the water-vinegar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the flour-butter mixture, gently mixing with a fork or your hands until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Step 6
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a flat disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).
Step 7
When ready to use, roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie pan. Proceed with your pie recipe as directed.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (521.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1956.7 |
| Total Fat 98.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.5g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1204.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 241.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.2g | |
| Protein 31.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 68.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 349.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories