All Butter Pie Crust Recipe

Traditional All Butter Pie Crust Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups cold, salted butter (cut into tsp-size pieces)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp cold water (plus up to 2 tbsp more if needed)
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions:

  1. In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together the flour and salt.
  2. Add the butter to the bowl and pulse until the mixture resembles peas.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, water (starting with 3 tbsp), and vinegar.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture. Pulse as little as possible, just until the dough comes together. Add up to 2 tbsp more chilled water if needed.
  5. Remove the dough from the food processor, divide into two (for thicker crusts) or three disks, and wrap each in parchment paper or plastic wrap. Chill thoroughly before rolling out. Alternatively, freeze the dough for up to 1 month.

Baking Instructions:

  • For use in your pie recipe: Roll out the chilled dough as needed.
  • For a pre-baked crust:
    • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
    • Roll the crust and place it in a pie pan. Use a fork to poke holes in the crust to allow steam to escape.
    • Place a large piece of parchment over the crust and fill it with dry beans, rice, or pie weights.
    • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment and weights, then fill as desired.

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This versatile pie crust is perfect for all your favorite sweet or savory recipes. Watch how I made it here!

 

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