Mom’s Pie Crust for a Double Crust Pie
Pie crusts have been used in cooking for centuries, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.
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 Ice 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 ice water, one 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 them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to fit the pie dish.
- Fill the pie with your desired filling.
- Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the filling.
- Trim and crimp the edges of the crust.
- Bake according to your pie 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.