Description
Elevate your baking skills with this Easy Homemade Pie Crust recipe, designed for both novice and seasoned bakers. With just five simple ingredients, you can create a flaky, buttery crust that serves as the perfect base for any pie—whether sweet or savory. The addition of apple cider vinegar not only enhances the flavor but also contributes to the ideal texture. This versatile dough can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer, making it a convenient choice for spontaneous baking sessions or planned gatherings. Impress your friends and family with this delightful crust that perfectly complements your favorite fillings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ice-cold water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the cubed cold butter and use a pastry blender or fork to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small measuring jug, combine apple cider vinegar with ice-cold water. Gradually pour over the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined into a dough (avoid overmixing).
- Form the dough into a ball, divide it into two disks, wrap them in foil, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Roll out one disk between two sheets of parchment paper into a circle slightly larger than a 9-inch pie dish. Fit it into the greased dish and return to the fridge while preparing your filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on filling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg