Butter Pie Crust Recipe
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- ½ cup ice water
Optional Egg Wash
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the chilled butter and blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.1 cup unsalted butter
- Gradually mix in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.½ cup ice water
- Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Let the dough sit at room temperature for 4-5 minutes, then roll it out on a lightly floured surface.
- Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie pan, add your filling, and use the second disc for the top crust if needed.
- If using an egg wash, whisk together the egg and water.1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water
- Brush the top with the egg wash and bake at 425°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Adjust the cooking time and temperature as needed depending on the recipe.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ⅛ of a total pie (single crust). Double this amount for a double crust pie. Actual calories will vary.
- See our nutrition disclaimer.
Nutrition Facts
Butter Pie Crust Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
241
mg
10
%
Potassium
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
369
IU
7
%
Calcium
8
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
