Butter Flaky Pie Crust Recipe
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Butter Flaky Pie Crust

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"Butter makes this buttery flaky recipe the perfect crust for your pie!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (619)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 single crust pie
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, chilled and diced
  • 1/4 cup ice water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 173 | Total Fat: 11.7g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by chibi chef   view full review
Excellent crust! I've made this crust many times, and I finally mastered the techniques to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2008 by Samantha Li   view full review
SO flaky and tender. TIP: if you don't have a food processor or pastry cutter, try freezing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by eiskyjente   view full review
This is THE tastiest crust ever!!! I used to be a dedicated shortening user, but because since...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2005 by AggieFan92   view full review
I used less water than called for -- I think it was 2 tablespoons. I did not refrigerate at...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by MARY DOMAZ   view full review
I was very satisfied with this crust. I usually make the Betty Crocker pie crust with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by Christi   view full review
This crust was delicious! I blended the butter/salt/flour combo in the processor until...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by Chester Copperpot   view full review
This is the perfect pie crust! I used this pie crust for a dessert pie as well as a chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by joyfuljoyous   view full review
I can't believe how great this crust was! I had no problem rolling it, even though I only had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2003 by elaina r j   view full review
WOW! This was great! I made an apple pie with this and I could have just ate the crust. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by MELATKIN   view full review
Great recipe! I was trying to find one that didn't require shortening because I didn't have it...

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