Pie Crust

I love this recipe because the ingredients are quit simple. Butter, flour, salt, and cold water; it can't get easier than that. This recipe will give you one pie crust. If you are making a pie that requires a top and bottom just double the recipe. Another great thing is that you can make it in advance and store it in your freezer for up to 3 months.

Ingredients:

(One Pie crust):
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour

10 tbsp unsalted butter

1/4 tsp salt

2-4 tbsp of really cold water

(Two Pie crusts):
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
1/2 tsp salt
4-8 tbsp of really cold water

Step 1: Measure out 4 tablespoons of water in a cup and place the cup in the freezer.
* When I make this I think about keeping my ingredients cold. I like to prep everything first and take out my water and butter last so that my butter does not melt. It may take you a couple of tries but once you get the hang of things, pie crust making is super easy.
*A flaky crust happens when the butter does not melt. You want to be able to see little pieces of butter in the dough.

Step 2: Cut the butter into smaller cubes and immediately place in the fridge for about 10 minutes.

Step 3: Add the flour, salt, and chilled butter in a food processor. 

Step 4: Start by adding 2 tablespoons of water into the dough and pulse until dough comes together. Add more chilled water if necessary. 

* It should only take about 20 seconds of pulsing for your dough to form. 

Step 5: Pour the dough onto a piece of Saran Wrap and cover. 

*Shape the dough into a disk before you store away. This makes it easier to roll out later.

* If using immediately just place in the fridge for about 30 minutes and then roll out.

* If storing for later: freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from freezer and thaw for 30 minutes before rolling out.

Enjoy fresh pie crust 😋