No-Fuss Pie Crust
A simple and quick recipe for a delicious pie crust.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Use a good quality flour.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter Cut into small pieces.
- 0.5 cup ice water Add gradually.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Whisk together flour and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and use it for your pie.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use half butter and half shortening.