Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281 grams)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes: 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams)
- Ice water: 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup (120 to 180 ml)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Difficulty Level:
1 (Very Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the butter cubes and use your fingers, a pastry cutter, or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork or your hands until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of the crust):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated fat: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
- Sodium: 280 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Golden brown and flaky
- Tender and buttery
- Perfect for any pie or tart
User Comments:
- "This is the best pie crust I've ever made! It was so easy to work with and turned out perfectly."
- "I love that this crust is made with all-purpose flour. It's so convenient and always available."
- "I've used this crust for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always delicious."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To ensure a flaky crust, be sure to use cold butter and ice water.
- Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in a tough crust.
- If the dough is too dry, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
- If the dough is too wet, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time until it forms a ball.
