Classic Pie Crust

Makes 1 (9-inch) pie shell
Time 40 min

This dough can also be frozen for later use. Or use it right away to make Buttermilk Chess Pie or Pumpkin-Apple Pie. Watch our how-to video.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 1/4 cupsall-purpose flour
    1/8 teaspoonfine sea salt
    7 tablespoonsvery cold butter, cut into small pieces

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Method

Mix flour with salt in a medium bowl or food processor.


Add butter and cut in using a pastry blender, or pulse in food processor.


Add 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms into a ball.


Gather up and pat into a disc. If possible, cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before rolling out.


When ready to use, roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch circle.


Gently fold into quarters using a little flour as needed to prevent sticking.


Place dough in pie plate and carefully unfold, fitting loosely and then pressing into place.


Trim the edges and crimp for a decorative crust.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

1/8 pie crust

Calories

160

Total Fat

10g

Saturated Fat

6g

Cholesterol

25mg

Sodium

40mg

Total Carbohydrate

16g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

3g

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