Description:
A perfect all-butter pie shell that’s flaky and tender, ideal for both sweet and savory pies.
Cooking Equipment Needed:
- Food processor Pie dish Parchment paper Rolling pin
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, for sweet pies)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
4-6 tablespoons ice water
Cooking Time:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: Varies depending on filling
Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
Cooking Steps:
Pulse Dry Ingredients: In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar if using. Pulse to mix.
Add Butter: Add the chilled butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Ice Water: Drizzle in ice water a tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until the dough just begins to come together.
Chill Dough: Turn out the dough onto a surface and shape into a disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
Roll Out Dough: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish. Press the dough into the dish, trim excess, and crimp edges as desired.
Bake: Follow your specific pie recipe for baking instructions.