How to make Pie Crust?

Here’s a simple pie crust recipe that’s buttery, flaky, and easy to make:

🥧 Ingredients

Makes 1 double-crust or 2 single-crust pies

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)
• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
• 6–8 tbsp ice water (add more if needed)

🍴 Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.

2. Cut in the butter

• Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture.
• Use a pastry cutter (or your hands) to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (some pieces should be pea-sized).

3. Add ice water

• Drizzle in the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough just holds together.
• If you squeeze it and it holds its shape without falling apart, it's ready.

4. Form and chill

• Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a ball (or two discs if making a double-crust pie).
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).

5. Roll out

• On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about ⅛ inch thick.
• Carefully transfer it to your pie dish, trim the edges, and crimp them as desired.

6. Blind bake (if needed)

• If you need a pre-baked crust, prick the bottom with a fork, line it with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for another 5–7 minutes until golden.

✅ Tips for Success

• Keep everything cold — cold butter and ice water help create flaky layers.
• Don’t overwork the dough — this keeps it tender and flaky.
• If the dough cracks while rolling, let it sit at room temp for 5 minutes to soften slightly.