How to Make The Best Pastry Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for the perfect pastry crust recipe to elevate your pies, tarts, and quiches? Look no further! The Best Pastry Crust is a foolproof recipe that will yield a buttery, flaky, and tender crust every time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your repertoire.

Creating a perfect pastry crust can be challenging, but with the right technique and ingredients, it's entirely achievable. The key to this recipe lies ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 14 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup chilled water, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 9-inch tart crusts

  • Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles fine cornmeal. Pour in water slowly; knead dough into a firm ball.
  • Pour in additional water as needed if dough is too dry or additional flour if too moist. Divide batter into equal halves. Roll out dough halves into rounds on a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin to desired thickness.
  • Press one round into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the other round as a top crust or for a separate bottom crust. Bake according to desired filling instructions.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 108mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 22mg

    Categories

    Puff pastry recipes