Pie Pastry

Flaky, buttery, and impossibly tender, this classic Pie Pastry recipe is your go-to foundation for both savory and sweet pies. Crafted with all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, a touch of salt, and optional sugar for a hint of sweetness, this pastry achieves perfect flakiness thanks to a splash of ice-cold water and a dash of vinegar or lemon juice. Simple but precise techniques, like cutting the butter into pea-sized pieces and chilling the dough before rolling, ensure a melt-in-your-mouth crust every time. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep, this versatile dough can be refrigerated for days, making it a convenient and essential addition to your baking repertoire. Whether you're creating a rich apple pie or a savory quiche, this foolproof pie crust will elevate every filling to bakery-level perfection!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
• 6 tablespoons Ice water
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar or lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using).

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the ice water and vinegar or lemon juice.

Step 4

Gradually add the ice water mixture to the flour and butter mixture, one tablespoon at a time. Stir gently with a fork, just until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently gather it into two discs. Avoid kneading to maintain flakiness.

Step 6

Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days) before rolling out.

Step 7

When ready to use, roll the dough out on a floured surface to the desired size for your pie. Use as directed in your pie recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2841.7

Total Fat 194.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1218.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 33.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91.2mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 372.3mg	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%