Perfect Pie Crust Recipe
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Description: Elevate your dessert game with this delightful Pie Crust recipe from Love With Recipes. Perfectly buttery and flaky, it’s sure to be a hit with any filling you choose.
Category: Dessert
Keywords: < 60 Mins, Easy
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sweet butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold water
Yield: 1 pie crust
Instructions
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Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your crust bakes evenly and crisps up nicely.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt. This step helps evenly distribute the salt and sugar throughout the flour, ensuring a consistent flavor.
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Incorporate the Butter: Cut the sweet butter into 1/2-inch cubes. Drop these butter cubes into the bowl with your flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. The key is to handle the dough gently to keep it light and flaky.
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Add Water: Gradually add the cold water to the butter-flour mixture. Start mixing with a fork or your hands. At first, the mixture will appear crumbly and uneven. Continue to k