Description
This classic pie crust is buttery, flaky, and incredibly easy to work with. Perfect for both sweet and savory pies, it’s a nostalgic recipe passed down from Grandma that never fails. Made with a blend of butter and shortening, it offers the ideal balance of flavor and tenderness.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, cold and cubed
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
6 to 8 tbsp ice water
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the cold butter and shortening to the flour. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a fork until the dough just holds together.
4. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll out on a floured surface when ready to use in your favorite pie recipe.
Notes
Use cold butter and shortening for best flakiness.
Chilling the dough prevents shrinkage during baking.
If using for savory pies, skip the sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 290
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: pie crust, flaky pie crust, easy pie dough, butter crust, homemade pie crust