Go Back

Best Flaky Pie Crust

A tender and buttery pie crust perfect for any filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Rolling pin
  • Pie dish
  • Plastic wrap
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar until evenly mixed.
  2. Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture.
  3. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough starts to come together.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gather it into a ball. Flatten it gently into a disc.
  6. Wrap the disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Once chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  8. Transfer the rolled-out dough to your pie dish and gently press it into the bottom and sides.
  9. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges and crimp as desired.

Notes

This pie crust can be used for various delicious fillings, from classic apple pie to rich chocolate silk pie.