My Dad's Pie Crust

Crafted with care and passed down through generations, "My Dad's Pie Crust" is a timeless recipe that guarantees a perfectly flaky, buttery crust every time. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, ice water, and just a touch of sugar and salt, this pie dough is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. The secret lies in chilling the dough, which ensures crisp layers and an irresistible texture. Whether you're baking a classic apple pie or a savory quiche, this versatile, two-crust recipe is your ultimate foundation for delicious homemade pies. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this no-fail pie crust is sure to become your go-to recipe for every baking occasion!

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)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons ice water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.

Step 2

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes. Add the butter cubes to the flour mixture.

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

Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, while gently mixing the dough with a fork. Stop adding water when the dough just begins to come together and is slightly moist but not sticky.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a clean surface. Divide it into two equal portions and shape each into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap.

Step 6

Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour before using. This helps the gluten relax and keeps the butter cold, ensuring a flaky crust.

Step 7

When ready to use, lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll one disk of dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter for a standard 9-inch pie plate.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the rolled dough to your pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough, leaving about a 1-inch overhang, and crimp the edges as desired.

Step 9

Repeat with the second disk of dough or save it for another recipe. Your pie crust is now ready to be filled and baked according to your pie recipe!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(642.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2839.6

Total Fat 194.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1218.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 33.0g	0%

Vitamin D 116.7IU	0%
Calcium 90.8mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 371.6mg	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: 61.5%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 33.9%