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Pie Crust Recipe

This is a simple and reliable pie crust recipe that works for both sweet and savory pies.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Pie dish

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional, for sweet pies
  • 0.5 cup ice water

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
  • 2. Add cold butter cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • 3. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough comes together.
  • 4. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • 5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and place it in a pie dish.
  • 6. Bake according to your pie recipe's instructions.

Notes:

Make sure to keep the butter cold for a flaky crust.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

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