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Classic Homemade Butter Pie Crust Recipe

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A timeless, flaky, and buttery pie crust recipe passed down through generations, perfect for both sweet and savory pies. Made with simple ingredients and easy step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons (90–120 ml) ice water
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add 1 cup (226 g) cold cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter visible.
  3. Gradually drizzle in 6 tablespoons (90 ml) of ice-cold water, stirring gently with a fork. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dough feels dry, until it just comes together when pressed.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times to bring it together. Flatten the dough into two discs about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap.
  5. Refrigerate the dough discs for at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours.
  6. Remove one disc from the fridge and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften slightly. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle, turning and flouring as needed to prevent sticking.
  7. Carefully fold the dough in half and lift it into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie pan. Unfold and gently press it into the pan, trimming any excess dough around the edges. Crimp the edges as desired.
  8. Chill the pie crust in the fridge for 20 minutes before filling or blind baking.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold to ensure flakiness. Do not overwork the dough to avoid toughness. Chill dough before rolling and again after shaping to prevent shrinking. Use pie weights when blind baking to avoid bubbles. Lightly flour surface and rolling pin to prevent sticking.

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