Learn how I make perfect pie crust – from the recipe to my rolling technique.
Making your own pie crust doesn’t have to be a daunting task. My pie crust dough is made in a food processor, and turns out perfect every time!
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Whether I’m making a Steak Pot Pie or a German Apple Pie, if it calls for a traditional crust, this is the pie crust I make every single time.
Watch the video below to see me make my Pie Crust recipe, and learn my tricks to roll and shape the crust.
Once you have learned how I do it, and you make the crust with this recipe, you’ll never want to buy a pre-made crust from the store again.
Helpful Links:
- How to Make Whipped Cream that Doesn’t Fall
- How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
- My Pie Plates
- Granny Compton’s Butterscotch Pie
- Personal Steak Pot Pies
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Freezing Pie Crust Dough
To freeze pie crust dough for later, wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap. Then wrap it again in either aluminum foil or freezer paper. Frozen dough will stay good for up to 6 months.
Did You Make This Recipe? I would love for you to rate it in the recipe card, and I’d love to hear your thoughts!
How to Make Perfect Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 c all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 c 2 sticks very cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 7-9 teaspoons ice cold water
Instructions
- Combine the flour and salt in a food processor.
- Add in the cold butter.
- Pulse the food processor until the butter is broken up and the mixture is crumbly.
- Turn on the food processor and drizzle in the water. Add just enough water to make a crumbly dough. If you add enough water for the dough to come together into a ball, you will have dough that is way too wet, and will be tough.
- Separate the dough and form into two disks. Wrap them in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before using.
Video
Notes
- Roll it out and form the crust in the pie plate.
- Poke the crust all over with a fork.
- Chill while you preheat your oven to 475 degrees.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool and use as needed.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is auto-generated and the accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Would it be terribly rude to invite myself over when you make the goodies above?!!! Or…any of the goodies you make!
I think tomorrow (today actually) will be a baking day/cleaning/ironing kinda day. It is supposed to be a rainy/snow mix up here – good day to stay in.
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It wouldn\’t be rude at all. You have a standing invitation ;) it\’s icky weather here too, so definitely a housework kind of day. But no snow :(