Homemade Pie Crust
Fall is here and with it my favorite part of the holiday season. Time to make all of my favorite pies! Pies are typically reserved for holiday celebrations but our family makes at least 10-15 pies for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pumpkin, Pecan, Fruit, Custard and everything in between are stars at our family gatherings.
This recipe is so easy and truly does show you how to make the perfect pie crust!
Homemade Pie Crust Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup, All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup, COLD Shortening or Unsalted Butter*
- ½ tsp, Salt
- 2-3 Tbsp, ICE water
- Flour for dusting surface to roll out dough
*I personally prefer to use ¼ cup each rather than one or the other.
Homemade Pie Crust Directions
- In a medium bowl blend together flour, salt and shortening/butter with a pastry blender or fork. You want the flour mixture to be pea sized crumbles.
- Slowly add in ice water by teaspoons. I use clean hands and mix by hand but you can use a fork or spoon.
- When dough starts to form a smooth ball put on floured surface. Knead folding over itself 4-5 times to create layers.
- Roll out and place in pie plate.
- Fill with desired filling.
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Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cup, All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup, COLD Shortening or Unsalted Butter*
- ½ tsp, Salt
- 2–3 Tbsp, ICE water
- Flour for dusting surface to roll out dough
Instructions
- In a medium bowl blend together flour, salt and shortening/butter with a pastry blender or fork. You want the flour mixture to be pea sized crumbles.
- Slowly add in ice water by teaspoons. I use clean hands and mix by hand but you can use a fork or spoon.
- When dough starts to form a smooth ball put on floured surface. Knead folding over itself 4-5 times to create layers.
- Roll out and place in pie plate.
- Fill with desired filling.
Can thus be used for pumpkin pie crust as well? If so do I need to cook it any time before I put the filling in the crust?
Hi Sasha, it absolutely can be used for pumpkin pie.
does it need to be baked before filling? and what is the bake time and degrees?
I’ve never made a pie before, i don’t know how it works.
thanks
Hi Ruth, it’s not necessary to bake before filling. Just follow the instructions with whatever pie filling you are placing inside and bake accordingly.
I never make my own pie crust. I will cheat as often as possible and buy a graham cracker crust already made. Just letting you know I did try this today because my daughter requested a homemade pie crust (she said no cheating) with her birthday pie she wanted. It turned out great and really was easy. Seriously not sure why I don’t make my own crust. I will now :)
my pie crust usually falls down from the edges. would you know why and how i can stop it from happening?
On 12/28/14, I made my very first apple pie EVERYTHING from scratch…using this pie crust recipie was simple and very cost effective. I was amazed at it. Let’s just say my apple pie was gone within an hour of it cooling down. VERY HAPPY CONSUMER!
THANK YOU for making it seamless!
Shirmiel, so glad it turned out well for you!!
I have used the pie crust several times now…..it works well for everything from chicken pot pie to pumpkin pie! I was wondering if you have ever tried freezing it & if so, how did it turn out? With the holiday coming up, I like to bake ahead as much as possible. Thank you!
Can I make this crust a day ahead?
Hi Cassie, you should be fine to make a day ahead. Roll it up on some wax paper, similar to how a pre-packaged Pillsbury crust comes.