Mom's Souper Easy Pie Pastry

Effortlessly elevate your homemade pies with "Mom's Souper Easy Pie Pastry," a no-fuss recipe that delivers perfect, flaky crusts every time. This beginner-friendly pastry requires just five simple ingredients—cold unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, a touch of sugar (for sweet pies), salt, and ice water—making it as versatile as it is foolproof. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this dough comes together quickly, using a pastry blender or even your fingers to achieve its signature crumbly texture. Whether you're crafting a sweet fruit pie or a savory quiche, this pastry chills and rolls out beautifully, ensuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth results. For a professional touch, prebake the crust to golden perfection before adding your fillings. Ideal for both sweet and savory creations, this recipe is your new go-to guide for mastering the art of pie-making.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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, cut into cubes)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (omit for savory pies)
• 6 tablespoons ice water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if making a sweet pie crust). Mix them together with a whisk until evenly blended.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.

Step 3

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork or your hands after each addition. Stop once the dough starts to come together and holds when pinched. Be cautious not to overwork the dough.

Step 4

Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a flat, round disc. Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days before rolling out.

Step 5

To roll out the dough, lightly flour a clean work surface and roll it into a circle about 1/8-inch thick, turning it frequently to avoid sticking. Use as directed for your pie recipe.

Step 6

If prebaking the crust is required, line it with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(405.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1142.4

Total Fat 2.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1184.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 31.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 40.8mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 321.6mg	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: 2.3%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 86.6%