Homemade Pie Crust (Pa Dutch Country)
The Pa Dutch Country is known for its delicious homemade pies, and this pie crust recipe is a staple in the region.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 4.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoon Cold water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one of the dough disks on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and press it gently into the bottom and sides.
- Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges.
- Fill the pie crust with your desired filling and bake according to the recipe instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.