This No Fuss Pie Crust is simple, quick, and perfect for any pie. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a flaky, buttery crust that will complement any filling, sweet or savory.No
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions:
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Cut in the Butter:
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
- Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Add Ice Water:
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture.
- Gently mix with a fork or your hands until the dough begins to come together.
- If the dough is too dry, add an additional tablespoon of ice water, a little at a time, until the dough holds together when pressed.
- Form the Dough:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Gather it into a ball, then flatten it into a disk.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit your pie dish.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.
- Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges as desired.
- Use as Desired:
- Fill and bake the crust according to your pie recipe instructions.
Enjoy your perfect, No Fuss Pie Crust!
