Flaky Homemade Pie Crust

Flaky Homemade Pie Crust – The Foolproof Recipe My Grandma Swore By

Okay, hear me out — this pie crust recipe is the secret to the most flaky, tender crust you’ve ever tasted. My grandma taught my mom, and now I’m sharing it with you. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to making crust from scratch, this will change your pie game forever!

Light, buttery, and perfectly crisp, this crust is easy to make and turns out beautifully every time.

Equipment You’ll Need:

• Mixing bowl
• Pastry blender, fork, or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Plastic wrap
• Rolling pin
• Pie plate

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter or shortening (very cold, cut into small cubes)
• ½ cup ice water
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender, fork, or fingertips (work quickly!). The mixture should look like coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

2️⃣ Add Liquid: Mix ice water and vinegar. Gradually drizzle it into the flour mixture, stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. It should look a little shaggy — don’t overwork it!

3️⃣ Chill the Dough: Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. This helps the gluten relax and the dough firm up for rolling.

4️⃣ Roll Out: On a floured surface, roll out one disc into a 12-inch circle. Fit into your pie plate and trim/crimp as desired. Repeat for the top crust if using.

5️⃣ Fill and Bake: Add your filling and bake according to your pie recipe’s instructions.

Extra Tips & Variations:

• Use half butter and half shortening for the perfect balance of flavor and flake.
• Chill your rolling pin and surface for extra flakiness.
• Add 1 tablespoon sugar for sweet pies.

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Flaky Homemade Pie CrustTender, buttery, and foolproof

Light, buttery, and perfectly crisp, this crust is easy to make and turns out beautifully every time.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 ½ cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
• ½ cup ice water
• 1 tbsp white vinegar

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• Pastry blender, fork, or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Plastic wrap
• Rolling Pin
• Pie plate

Method

 

1. Mix flour + salt. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
2. Add ice water + vinegar gradually. Stir until dough forms.
3. Divide, wrap, chill 30 mins.
4. Roll out, fit into pie plate. Fill + bake as needed.

Notes

Best when dough is well-chilled.

Try half butter, half shortening for extra flake.

Final Thoughts: This flaky pie crust is a game-changer — simple, reliable, and delicious. I can’t wait for you to try it and see how amazing homemade crust can be!