Easy Homemade Pie Crust
Elevate your pie game with this Easy Homemade Pie Crust, a versatile and flaky pastry that serves as the perfect base for both sweet and savory fillings. This straightforward recipe uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The delightful combination of cold butter and apple cider vinegar ensures a crust that’s incredibly flavorful and tender. Once you try this homemade version, you’ll find it hard to go back to store-bought options! Ideal for any pie-making adventure, this recipe is all about embracing the joy of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on filling
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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, combine flour and salt. Add cold cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate jug, mix apple cider vinegar with ice-cold water, then gradually add it to the dry mixture while stirring gently until the dough forms.
- Shape the dough into two disks, wrap them in foil, and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Roll out one disk between two sheets of parchment paper into a circle slightly larger than your pie dish. Fit it into your lightly greased dish and refrigerate while preparing your filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pie crust (about 45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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