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Homemade Buttery Flaky Pie Crust: The Best Secret Recipe

Homemade Buttery Flaky Pie Crust

This homemade buttery flaky pie crust will make your pies truly memorable.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add the diced butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a pie pan.
  6. Fill with your favorite pie filling and bake according to your pie recipe’s instructions.

Notes

  • For an extra flaky crust, use very cold butter.
  • Allow the dough to rest before rolling to relax the gluten.

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