Description
Elevate your baking with this Easy Homemade Pie Crust! This simple recipe yields a flaky, buttery crust that’s perfect for any filling—sweet or savory. Ideal for both novice and experienced bakers, it requires just a handful of ingredients and minimal tools. With a tender texture and customizable flavors, you can create impressive pies that will delight family and friends at any gathering. Whether it’s a holiday feast or a casual dinner, this crust is your go-to base for delicious homemade pies.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ice-cold water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, blend flour and salt. Add cold butter and mix until coarse crumbs form.
- In a separate jug, combine apple cider vinegar and ice-cold water. Gradually pour it over the flour mixture, stirring gently until dough forms.
- Shape the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Roll out one disk between sheets of parchment paper to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Chill again before filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (57g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg