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All Butter Pie Crust

All Butter Pie Crust

  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 single 9-inch pie crust 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Master the classic All Butter Pie Crust recipe to achieve a flaky, tender, and golden crust with rich buttery flavor that perfectly complements both sweet and savory pies. Made with just four simple ingredients, this crust is easy to prepare, customizable, and delivers professional bakery-quality results every time.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) COLD Unsalted Butter, cubed
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons Ice Water

Instructions

  1. Chill Ingredients: Place your butter and ice water in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to ensure they are ice cold. Cold butter is essential for creating flaky layers.
  2. Combine Flour and Salt: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until evenly mixed to ensure consistent flavor.
  3. Cut Butter into Flour: Using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips, cut the chilled butter into the flour mixture until pea-sized pieces remain visible, promoting perfect flakiness.
  4. Add Ice Water Gradually: Sprinkle ice water one tablespoon at a time over the flour and butter mix. Gently toss with a fork after each addition until the dough just comes together without being wet or sticky.
  5. Form and Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour to relax gluten and firm up butter for easier rolling.
  6. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough evenly from the center outward into a uniform circle suited for your pie dish.
  7. Transfer and Crimp: Carefully place the dough into your pie dish, trim any excess, and crimp or flute the edges for a decorative finish.
  8. Blind Bake or Fill: Blind bake the crust with parchment paper and pie weights if needed to set the crust before adding filling, or fill and bake together depending on your recipe.

Notes

  • Keep all ingredients cold to achieve optimal flakiness.
  • Handle the dough gently to avoid developing gluten which can make the crust tough.
  • Rotate and lift the dough frequently while rolling to prevent sticking or tearing.
  • Chill the shaped crust for 30 minutes before baking to reduce shrinking.
  • Use parchment paper and pie weights for blind baking to maintain crust shape and crispness.
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes (for blind baking)
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of crust
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 115mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: all butter pie crust, flaky pie crust, buttery pie crust, easy pie dough, homemade pie crust, tender pie crust

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