My Dad’s Pie Crust
Pie crusts have been used in recipes since ancient times, with evidence dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks.
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
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, cold
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoon Ice water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.
- Use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disc, and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.
- Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and trim any excess.
- Fill the pie crust with your desired filling and bake according to the recipe instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.