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Easy 3-Ingredient Pie Crust Recipe

Easy 3-Ingredient Pie Crust Recipe
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This easy 3-ingredient pie crust recipe is a game-changer for both beginner and experienced bakers. With just salted butter, all-purpose flour, and a touch of water, you can create a flaky, buttery crust perfect for sweet and savory pies.

Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Salted Butter

  • 2 sticks salted butter, frozen

Chilled Water

  • 1/2 cup chilled water

Instructions

  1. Sift and Measure Flour: Sift and measure 2 3/4 cups of flour, then chill in the freezer.
  2. Grate Butter: Grate frozen butter and mix with flour until crumbly.
  3. Add Water: Gradually add chilled water, mixing until dough forms.
  4. Shape Dough: Quickly form dough into a disc, chill, and use as desired.

Notes

  • The key to a perfect pie crust is keeping all ingredients and tools cold throughout the process.
  • Using grated butter helps it incorporate quickly without melting, ensuring a flaky texture.
  • The amount of water needed may vary based on environmental factors like humidity.
  • Allow the dough to rest in the pie pan before baking to ensure a flaky crust.

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