My Mom's Pie Crust

Delight in the timeless charm of "My Mom's Pie Crust," a foolproof recipe that promises flakiness in every bite. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, a touch of salt, and optional sugar, this versatile crust is perfect for both sweet and savory pies. The key lies in keeping the butter chilled and using ice water to bring the dough together for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is a fail-safe choice for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Make it ahead and refrigerate for convenience, ensuring a buttery, golden crust every time. Whether you're crafting a comforting apple pie or a hearty quiche, this pie crust will be your new go-to foundation.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
• 6 tablespoons Ice water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using) until evenly distributed.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Drizzle 4 tablespoons of ice water over the flour mixture to start. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix gently until the dough starts to come together. Add 1-2 more tablespoons of ice water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together but is not sticky.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gently bring it together into a ball. Divide the dough in half and flatten each half into a disk.

Step 5

Wrap each dough disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days. This helps relax the gluten and keeps the butter cold for a flaky crust.

Step 6

When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish. Proceed with your pie recipe as directed, whether for a blind-baked crust or a filled pie.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(642.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2863.7

Total Fat 197.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 523.6mg	0%
Sodium 1201.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 152.0IU	0%
Calcium 91.6mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 372.5mg	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: 61.8%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 33.6%