How to Make a Homemade Pie Crust | Sweet or Savory Pie Crust Recipe
Want to know how to make a homemade pie crust? One you can use right away or freeze for later? A pie crust that can be used for sweet or savory recipes – well look no further, this pie crust is the one for you! This tried-and-true recipe for making homemade pie crust is sure to please and result in a flaky delicious crust for your next pie or quiche creation! Check out the video below to see step by step how I make this pie crust. There is also a list of ingredients, step by step instructions and a free printable of this recipe below so you can make this great crust for yourself. Enjoy!
This pie crust was used in this Zucchini “Apple” Pie Recipe Video on YouTube. Check it out by following the link below!
Homemade Pie Crust
Want to know how to make a homemade pie crust? One you can use right away or freeze for later? A pie crust that can be used for sweet or savory recipes - well look no further, this pie crust is the one for you! This tried-and-true recipe for making homemade pie crust is sure to please and result in a flaky delicious crust for your next pie or quiche creation!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbl Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Cold Butter (1 Stick) - Cut into Cubes
- 1/2 Cup Ice Cold Water
Instructions
- Pulse the Flour, Salt, Sugar and Butter in a food processor until pea-sized butter pieces. You can do this by hand as well using a pastry cutter.
- Then add the water, pulsing (or mixing) until dough comes together (no dried flour on outside of food processor). This will be crumbly dough that easily forms a ball when compressed.
- Form into a ball and roll out to size. Or flatten ball slightly & place in a freezer safe bag for longer term storage.
- Place in pie dish, add desired filling and bake per chosen pie/quiche recipe instructions.
- Enjoy your flaky and delicious crust!
Notes
To use a pre-frozen pie crust, simply take the crust out of the freezer the night before using and thaw in the refrigerator until needed for desired recipe.
I have experimented with many pie crust recipes. As well as altered & combined quite a few recipes until I finally came up with this tried-and-true flaky homemade pie crust recipe. It goes great with sweet pies as well as savory quiches. It has made its way into my Recipe Card Box, where only my favorite recipes live. So, give it a try, who knows, maybe this will be one of your favorites too!
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