Description
Flaky butter pie crusts are the perfect foundation for any pie, offering a tender and crispy texture that enhances both sweet and savory fillings.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 to 8 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add cold, cubed butter and mix until pea-sized crumbles form.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough forms.
- Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by filling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg