Martha White's Perfect Pie Crust
Achieve pie perfection every time with Martha White's Perfect Pie Crust, a timeless recipe designed to elevate your homemade desserts. Crafted with just four simple ingredients—cold, cubed unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, salt, and ice-cold water—this flaky, buttery crust is incredibly versatile and easy to work with. The key to success lies in the chilled butter, which creates those sought-after delicate layers, and a gradual water addition that ensures just the right dough consistency. Ideal for both sweet and savory pies, the recipe yields two crusts, making it perfect for a double-crust masterpiece or two single-crust creations. With only 20 minutes of prep time and the option to refrigerate the dough for up to two days, this foolproof pie crust is designed to fit into any baking schedule. Whether you're crafting a classic apple pie or a creamy quiche, this recipe guarantees a golden-brown crust that impresses every time.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 6 tablespoons Cold water
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Step 2
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 3
Gradually add 1 tablespoon of cold water at a time, mixing gently with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water when the dough just comes together.
Step 4
Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a round disc.
Step 5
Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
Step 6
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie pan.
Step 7
Use as desired for your favorite pie recipes, baking according to the specific pie recipe instructions.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (631.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2792.0 |
| Total Fat 194.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 122.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 516.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2401.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 229.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 33.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 94.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 371.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories