Easy Flaky Pie Crust Recipe by Hand: Made with Butter
Learn how to make an easy, flaky pie crust by hand with just four ingredients. Perfect for beginners, this foolproof recipe is a must-try!
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter
- 4-6 tablespoons cold water or more as needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir the flour and salt together.
- Use a pastry blender or fork to cut cold butter into the flour until the mixture resembles small pea-sized crumbs.
- Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently after each addition. If the dough remains crumbly, add a small amount of water until it comes together. I prefer using my hands to mix the dough—it helps bring it together without adding too much water.
- Use your hands to shape the dough into a ball.
- Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Carefully pick up the dough and gently press it into the bottom and sides of the pan without stretching it.
- Pinch the edges of the dough with your fingers to create a decorative fluted edge.
- Chill the pie dough in the fridge for at least 20-30 minutes. This helps maintain its shape while baking and will give the pie a flaky texture.
- Your crust is now ready to fill and bake!