How To Make No-Fail Pie Crust Recipe
What better way to get you in a happy mood than having a slice of pie? These baked dishes are perfect for those who can’t get enough of flaky pastries. From an apple variant to a lemon meringue, these pies pastries recipes will satisfy your pie and pastry cravings.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2-4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, while stirring with a fork. Mix just until the dough comes together and can be formed into a ball. Add more water if needed.
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Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a disk and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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When ready to use, let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.
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Transfer the pie crust to the dish, press it gently against the bottom and sides, and trim any excess dough.
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Fill the pie crust with your desired filling and bake according to the recipe instructions.
Nutrition
- Calories : 477kcal
- Total Fat : 31g
- Saturated Fat : 19g
- Cholesterol : 81mg
- Sodium : 308mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 5g
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