If you are needing an Easy Pie Crust Recipe for your upcoming holiday pies, this step by step homemade pie crust will be perfect. Just four simple ingredients and a few minutes of time and you will have a flaky and delicious pie crust.
Easy Pie Crust
I have always purchased store bought pie crusts. I use them for so many recipes like my Caramel Apple Pie Cookies. Store bought can be so quick and easy. The downside is store bought crusts can be so expensive.
I have always been so intimidated by making my own homemade pie crusts. Last evening, I decided to phone my grandmother and she was wonderful enough to share this super simple four ingredient crust that is foolproof. OMG why did I wait this long to ask her for a good pie crust recipe?
All that is needed for this super easy and inexpensive pie crust is flour, salt, butter, and ice cold water. I had this crust ready in just a few minutes. I am using this crust for a Pecan Pie that I will be sharing with you tomorrow. The crust will be perfect for any pie you should decide to make. I know it will make for a great crust for my Homemade Apple Filling, I am anxious to make that pie too! I know I will be using it frequently this holiday season.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
6 tbsp cold Butter
4 tbsp ice cold Water
DIRECTIONS
Mix together flour and salt in medium sized bowl.
Cut in butter with pastry blender or forks until mixture is pebble sized crumbs.
Add water and blend until mixture pulls together.
Roll into ball and place on lightly floured surface.
Roll out dough to about 13″ circle.
Gently roll dough around rolling pin and unroll over pie pan.
Gently press into pan and turn edge under.
Crimp edges (see below to see the method I used)
Bake your favorite pie according to the directions for your particular pie.
Crimping a pie crust can be so intimidating. I can never get my crust perfect. I watched this How to Crimp Decorative Pie Crust video by Fine Cooking over on YouTube . I used the Twisted Rope look for our crust. It was easy and turned out great.
Do you have a favorite Quick and Easy Homemade Pie Crust? I am looking forward to baking lots of great pies this holiday season and this recipe is going to be made countless times.
Easy Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 6 tbsp cold Butter
- 4 tbsp ice cold Water
Instructions
- Mix together flour and salt in medium sized bowl.
- Cut in butter with pastry blender or forks until mixture is pebble sized crumbs.
- Add water and blend until mixture pulls together.
- Roll into ball and place on lightly floured surface.
- Roll out dough to about 13" circle.
- Gently roll dough around rolling pin and unroll over pie pan.
- Gently press into pan and turn edge under.
- Crimp edges.
Looking for some great pie recipes? Be sure to see these other pies that I have shared…
Have you made this the day before? If so, any special notes about bringing to room temp, etc.?
how long do we cook it for
not clear if you are using the entire stick of butter, which is 8 tablespoons v. 6. can you clarify? and assuming need two crusts , simply double? please let us know and thanks!
This crust was so easy to make and was perfect for the veggie quiche I made. It had a delicious warm buttery flavor and really complimented the other ingredients in the quiche. Definitely recommend this recipe!
I recommend too. I made mini apple pies. Had to add a little more water but easy and good.
Needs to have a bake time and temp
Hi, I assume this is for 1 crust only, not top too? You should state that clearly.
Ok I need to make 5 pie crusts so help me multiply this
Thank you for homemade pastry and apple pie filing. Can’t wait to try them out.
Made this pie recipe was easy and quick thank you
If your making this crust for chicken pot pie, do you need to cook it before you add the filling? And again after? What temp are you supposed to cook the pie crust at & for him long?
Do you bake the crust before making the rest of your pie? If so, for how long?
Hi Aubrey! You would follow the instructions for whatever flavored pie you are making. So, if it is just a pudding style no bake, you would pre-bake. Hope that helps – Jen
I threw the flour and butter and salt into my food processor gave it a few spins, then added the ice water and mixed until combined. AMAZING!!!!!!! Thank you so much for giving me the courage!
Thanks a lot
It was fantastic
Too easy and so delicious
Can i use almond flour instead ty
I just made this….my first ever pie crust. So delicious! Thank you so much!
Hello! Thanks for posting this easy and GREAT RECIPE!! Used it for a quiche!
Thank you for the video! I don’t know why making homemade pie crust seems so intimidating but the video helps! :)
The is so helpful for beginners, thanks for the video. I love a pure butter crust.
Did you use plain – all purpose – self rising flour?
Thank you for sharing your pie crust recipe. Would this recipe worked if I doubled it to get two pie crusts?
How long do i bake just the pie crust? I’m making chocolate that requires pre baked pie crust.
Usually pie crusts bake at 450 for 9-12 mins until golden brown.
Perfect thank you! I cheat and use my food processor instead of using a pastry cutter or fork to cut in the butter.
I’m all about keeping things simple and easy. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
Well done! Excellent tutorial on making pie crust! I have found that pie crusts with butter work best for me, too. Blessings, Janet