Pie crust
Pie crust is a pastry dough used as the base for making pies. It is typically made with flour, fat (such as butter or shortening), water, and sometimes a little salt or sugar. The dough is rolled out and placed in a pie dish or tin to hold the filling. It can be either baked on its own or with a filling, depending on the recipe. Pie crusts can be made in different ways, such as flaky, buttery, or even with a hint of sweetness for dessert pies.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
- Slowly drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. You may not need to use all the water.
- Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
- When ready to use, roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges as desired.
- Follow the specific pie recipe instructions for baking the crust.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
When it comes to cooking the pie crust, the time can vary depending on the recipe and whether you're pre-baking the crust or baking it with a filling.
For pre-baking an empty pie crust (blind baking), it typically takes about 15-20 minutes at a temperature of around 375-400°F (190-200°C).
If you are baking the crust with a filling, the total baking time can range from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the type of filling and the temperature specified in your pie recipe.
If you are baking the crust with a filling, the total baking time can range from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the type of filling and the temperature specified in your pie recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 20g (7%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mg (14%)Sodium: 197mg (9%)Potassium: 32mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 473IU (9%)Calcium: 9mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
