Grandma’s Perfect Pie Crust: A Timeless Recipe for Every Baker
Discover the secrets to Grandma’s Perfect Pie Crust recipe, a family treasure ensuring flaky, tender results every time. Ideal for all your pie baking needs!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: Varies
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
6-8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
– Add the chilled and cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
– Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough starts to come together.
– Divide the dough in half, form each half into a disk, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
– Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
– On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Carefully place the rolled-out dough into the pie dish.
– Fill the pie crust with your desired filling.
– Roll out the second disk of dough and cover the pie. Trim any excess dough, then crimp or flute the edges as desired.
– Cut a few slits on the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
– Bake the pie according to your specific pie recipe instructions.
Notes
Kcal: Depending on pie filling | Servings: 1 pie crust