Flaky Homemade Pie Crust

Are you tired of pie crusts that come out harder than your uncle’s head after a family game of charades? Fear not, my doughy friends! We’re diving into the world of flaky butter pie crusts that are so simple, even your pet goldfish could help (just kidding, don’t let the fish near the flour). Get ready to impress your guests or just yourself – because sometimes you really need to treat yourself!

Easy Flaky Butter Pie Crust

Welcome to the flaky goodness that will change your pie game forever! This recipe is so easy, you just might start making pie every week. Let’s roll up our sleeves, and don’t worry about the mess – that’s where the magic happens!

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (because who doesn’t love a little sweetness?)
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced (the colder, the better!)
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water (that’s water with a chill, literally)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mixing dry ingredients is the culinary equivalent of warming up before a workout – essential!
Add the chilled, diced butter into the flour mix. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. If it feels too therapeutic, you’re doing it right!
Stir in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a ball. Remember, the dough should be moist but not sticky. Is it a pie or a sticky situation? Let’s aim for pie!
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This will help it chill out and get the right consistency. And yes, you can use this time to plan your pie-making masterpiece.
When you’re ready to roll, preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough to fit your pie pan. Make sure it’s not as thin as your tolerance for bad reality TV!
Transfer to a pie pan, and poke the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling. Now is NOT the time for drama, we have pie to make!
Fill with your favorite pie filling, bake according to the filling instructions, and voila! You’ve got yourself a flaky, buttery pie crust that’s better than anything you could buy!

Now that you have the secret to a glorious flaky butter pie crust, it’s time to bake with confidence. Your friends will be begging for invitations just to get a slice of your homemade pie. Happy baking!