Perfect Homemade Pie Crust 🥧✨
Ingredients (for a double crust):
• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
• 1 cup (226g) cold unsalted butter, diced
• 6-8 tbsp ice water
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
2️⃣ Cut in the Butter
Add the cold, diced butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter bits.
3️⃣ Add Water
Gradually drizzle in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork or hands. Stop when the dough comes together but isn’t sticky.
4️⃣ Form the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface, divide it in half, and shape into discs. Wrap each in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5️⃣ Roll It Out
Roll out the dough on a floured surface, working from the center outward, until it fits your pie dish.
6️⃣ Assemble Your Pie
Use one crust for the base and the other for the top (if needed). Trim and crimp the edges.
7️⃣ Bake
Follow your pie recipe’s baking instructions.
🔥 Pro Tip: Keep everything cold—chill your butter, hands, and even your rolling pin for the flakiest crust!
Enjoy your homemade pie! 🥧💕