Homemade Pie Crust is a necessity for all your pies. This one has the perfect flaky texture, taste, and creates a beautiful shell for your handmade pie. Become a pie making pro with this recipe and helpful tips.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Chill Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Pie Crust
Servings: 10
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
2 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
1 1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2cupunsalted butter, cold, cubed
1/2cupshortening, cold, cubed
5-7tablespoonice cold water
Instructions
In a medium size mixing bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Place bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Cut in the butter and shortening into the flour using a pastry cutter or two forks until it forms coarse pea size crumbs. (It's okay to have some larger than that.)
Sprinkle one tablespoon of the ice cold water at a time, giving it a gentle stir between each addition. Stop adding water once the dough starts to come together. Use your hands to press it all together.
Divide dough in two, shape each into a disc and then wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.
Roll out dough and use as directed in pie recipe. (See tips in blog post for baking the perfect pie.)