Description
Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly nostalgic, Grandma’s Pie Crust is the ultimate foundation for any delicious pie. Whether you’re baking a sweet apple pie or a savory pot pie, this crust holds it all together with a golden, tender bite. It’s one of those easy recipes that every home baker should have in their back pocket—made from scratch using simple ingredients. Perfect for holidays, dinner ideas, or when you’re craving a cozy food idea, this crust never fails to impress. Quick to prep and freezer-friendly too, it’s your new go-to for every baking occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
Instructions
1. Chill the butter and prepare a bowl of ice water.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just begins to come together.
5. Form the dough into a ball, divide into two discs, wrap, and chill for at least an hour.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer to your pie dish.
7. Bake according to your specific pie recipe.
Notes
Always keep ingredients cold to ensure flakiness.
You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies with filling
- Category: Baking
- Method: Mixing and rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of crust)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy recipe, pie crust, baking, flaky crust, homemade crust