How to Make Mom's Pie Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about homemade pie crust. It's nothing like the store-bought variety. It's flakier, more buttery, and has that comforting homemade taste that just can't be replicated. And when it comes to homemade pie crust, Mom's recipe is always the best. Whether it's for a classic apple pie, a savory quiche, or a sweet pumpkin pie, Mom's pie crust never fails to impress.

For many, the thought of making pie crust from scratch can be intimidating. But with Mom's tried-and-t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅓ cup ice water

Information

  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 pie crusts

  • Combine flour and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer. Cut butter into tablespoon pieces; add it to the flour and butter. Use the paddle beater to cut the butter and flour together. Alternatively, this can be done by hand with a pastry blender.
  • With the mixer on low speed , or while stirring the mixture with a fork, pour in the cold water. When the dough starts to clump, and before it turns into a ball, stop stirring.
  • Lightly knead dough in the bowl until it forms a ball. Divide dough into two parts. Flatten each part into a disk, and chill for about 30 minutes before rolling.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 29mg