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Butter Pie Crust Recipe

Butter Pie Crust Recipe

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Learn how to make a classic Butter Pie Crust that is tender, flaky, and perfect for all your pie-baking needs. This recipe yields enough for two pie crusts, providing a buttery, delicious base for your favorite sweet or savory fillings.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into small cubes
  • 68 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add Butter: Add the cold butter cubes and work them into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Moisten Dough: Drizzle in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
  4. Chill and Use: Divide the dough, refrigerate, then roll out for use in your pie recipe.

Notes

  • Keep all ingredients cold for a flaky crust.
  • Dough can be made ahead or frozen for convenience.

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