Searching for a palatable and flaky all-butter pie crust recipe? Look no further! In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect pie crust recipe, one that will elevate your pies and tarts to new heights of deliciousness. We will delve into the intricacies of pie crust making, exploring the science behind the perfect crust and providing expert tips to ensure success. Get ready to impress your family and friends with your newfound pie crust prowess.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ALL BUTTER PIE CRUST
Follow this simple recipe and video tutorial for the best all butter pie crust. It will make you a pie expert immediately! Complete with all my tips and troubleshooting, this pie crust recipe is buttery, flaky, and tender with the most incredible flavor.
Provided by Sally
Categories Pie
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the flour, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add the cubed butter on top.
- Using a pastry cutter, food processor, or two forks (pastry cutter is ideal, see post above), cut the butter into the dry ingredients until all flour is coated. You're looking for pea-sized bits of flour coated butter. A few larger bits of butter is OK.
- Measure 1/2 cup (120ml) of water in a cup. Add ice. Stir it around. From that, measure 1/2 cup (120ml) of water since the ice has melted a bit. Drizzle the cold water in, 2 Tablespoons (30ml) at a time, and stir after each addition. Stop adding water when the dough comes together easily and begins to form large clumps. The dough will feel moist and a little sticky, but not feel overly wet. Do not add any more water than you need to. I always use about 1/2 cup (120ml) of ice water.
- Place pie dough on a lightly floured work surface. Using floured hands, fold the dough into itself until the flour is fully incorporated into the fats. Form it into a ball. Divide dough in half. Using your hands, flatten each half into a 1-inch thick disc.
- Wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 5 days before using in a pie recipe.
- When rolling out the chilled pie dough discs, use gentle force with your rolling pin. Start from the center of the disc and work your way out in all directions, turning the dough with your hands between rolls. Smooth out the edges if you notice cracks. (See video above.) Keeping your work surface, rolling pin, and hands lightly floured makes rolling out easier.
- Proceed with the pie per your recipe's instructions.
BUTTER PIE CRUST
This flaky, tender Butter Pie Crust is THE BEST pie crust recipe...and it's unbelievably EASY to make from scratch with a few tricks and tips and just FOUR ingredients!
Provided by Samantha Skaggs
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pulse the butter, flour, and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse sand, with some small lumps of butter (no larger than pea-sized) remaining. This will probably take 15 to 20 (1-second) pulses.
- Feed one tablespoon of ice water at a time through the feed tube of the food processor, pulsing 4 to 5 times after each addition. Stop adding water when the mixture begins to form large clumps and pulls away from sides of the food processor bowl.
- Dump the mixture onto a work surface and push it together into a big lump using your hands. Evenly divide the dough in half. Quickly form the halves into two balls and flatten them into 4-inch disks. Place each disk in a plastic baggie or wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour and up to 4 days. Remove the dough from the refrigerator 3 to 4 minutes ahead of time so that it just starts to soften and is easier to roll.
- Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out the disk of dough from the center moving outward, turning it a quarter turn and repeating until the diameter of the whole crust is about 4 inches larger than the pie pan. If the edges of the crust start to split, pinch them together before continuing. Once the crust is rolled out, allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the pie crust to the pie pan, flute the edges, and proceed with your pie recipe as directed. (To prebake your crust, see 'Notes' section below for directions. Further details can also be found in the post above the recipe card.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.71 kcal, Carbohydrate 13.42 g, Protein 1.94 g, Fat 11.68 g, SaturatedFat 7.32 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Sodium 147.63 mg, Fiber 0.47 g, Sugar 0.06 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST ALL-BUTTER PIE DOUGH
This all-butter pie dough is extra flaky and tender, thanks to the chilled vodka and our easy folding technique. Stacking the pieces of dough repeatedly takes minor extra effort, and the result is a puff pastry-like texture that is definitely worth it. You'll want to make this dough for every pie -- all year round.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield dough for two 9-inch pies or one double-crust pie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor to combine. Add the butter and process until the largest pieces of butter are pea-size. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Combine the vodka, vinegar and 4 tablespoons of the ice water in a small bowl. Drizzle the wet ingredients over the dough, then mix with a fork until shaggy pieces form. Knead the dough in the bowl with your hands a couple of times until it comes together (it will look quite dry, which is fine). Transfer the large clumps of dough to a work surface. Drizzle 1 tablespoon ice water over any remaining smaller bits of dough in the bowl and knead again to bring it together. If the remaining dough is still too dry to come together, add more ice water in 1-tablespoon increments. Add to the dough on the work surface and press together into a single mass, incorporating any dry bits. Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick block.
- Divide the block into 4 pieces with a bench scraper or knife. Stack the pieces on top of one another, tucking any unincorporated dry bits in between the layers. Flatten the dough into a 3/4-inch-thick block. Repeat this process (cutting, stacking and flattening) 3 more times; this creates layers of butter in the dough that produce a wonderfully flaky crust.
- Divide the dough in half and form into 1-inch-thick discs; wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 3 hours and preferably overnight. The dough can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for up to 3 months.
BUTTER FLAKY PIE CRUST
Butter makes this buttery flaky recipe the perfect crust for your pie!
Provided by Dana
Categories Desserts Pies Pie Crusts Pastry Crusts
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 155 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality butter. The butter is the most important ingredient in the crust, so it's important to use a good one. Look for butter that is at least 82% butterfat.
- Keep the butter cold. Cold butter is easier to work with and will produce a flakier crust. Cut the butter into small pieces and chill it for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Work quickly. The more you work the dough, the tougher it will become. Mix the ingredients together just until they come together, then form the dough into a ball and chill it for at least an hour before rolling.
- Roll the dough out evenly. Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Be sure to roll the dough out from the center to the edges, and turn the dough frequently to prevent sticking.
- Trim the edges. Once the dough is rolled out, trim the edges to create a clean, even circle. This will help the crust to bake evenly.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough before baking will help to prevent it from shrinking and will also make it easier to handle.
- Bake the crust at a high temperature. The high temperature will help to create a flaky crust. Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
Conclusion:
Making a perfect all-butter pie crust is a skill that takes practice, but it's definitely worth the effort. By following these tips, you can create a flaky, golden brown crust that will take your pies to the next level. So next time you're making a pie, don't be afraid to give this all-butter crust a try. You won't be disappointed!
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