Perfect All-Butter Pie Crust Recipe
Learn how to make the perfect all-butter pie crust with this easy recipe. This flaky crust is versatile and ideal for sweet or savory pies.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 single pie crust 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter (1 stick), cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vodka (or substitute with buttermilk)
- 2–3 tablespoons ice-cold water, plus more if necessary
Instructions
- Chill the Butter: Cut the butter into small cubes and freeze for 15-30 minutes.
- Make the Dough: Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Liquids: Pour in vodka and ice-cold water. Pulse until dough forms.
- Form and Chill the Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface, press into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Roll the Dough: Roll dough into a round shape, larger than the pie plate. Transfer to the plate and shape accordingly.
- Trim and Flute the Edges: Trim excess dough, flute the edges, cover, and refrigerate before filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of crust
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pie crust, baking, pastry, homemade
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