Description
Ready to elevate your pie game? *Grandma’s Pie Crust* is a must-have recipe in every baker’s kitchen. This flaky, buttery crust is perfect for everything from fruity summer galettes to savory chicken pot pies. It’s reliable, rich in flavor, and incredibly easy to work with. If you’re looking for a quick breakfast quiche base, a healthy snack alternative to store-bought crusts, or simply more easy recipe and dinner ideas, this homemade classic has you covered. It’s a go-to food idea that never disappoints!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, cold
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt to evenly distribute the seasoning.
2. Add the cold butter and shortening to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until it looks like coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
3. Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing just until the dough starts to hold together. Avoid overworking it.
4. Divide the dough in half, shape each into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. On a floured surface, roll out your dough to fit your pie pan. Transfer, trim, and crimp the edges. Bake as directed in your specific recipe.
Notes
This dough can be frozen for up to 3 months—just thaw in the fridge overnight before use.
Chill your tools (bowl, pastry cutter, even flour) if your kitchen runs warm to prevent melting the fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Pie
- Method: Mixing & Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crust
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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