All Butter Pie Crust

v1.0

by Folsom Bakes (AI-curated)

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All Butter Pie Crust
Servings: 16Batch: 2 pie crustsPrep: 25 minCook: 40 minInactive: 120 minTotal: 185 min

Visible pieces of cold butter turn to steam in the oven and create a flaky, crisp pastry. This two-crust batch includes clear chilling and blind-baking cues for dependable results.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (320 g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) Unsalted buttervery cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) Ice wateras needed

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • Rolling pin
  • 9 inch pie plate
  • Parchment paper and pie weights

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the flour, sugar, and salt together. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture holds mostly pea-sized pieces with some larger flat shards still visible.

    6 min

  2. 2

    Drizzle in 6 tablespoons ice water and toss with a fork. Add more water 1 tablespoon at a time just until a squeezed handful holds together without feeling wet.

    4 min

  3. 3

    Divide the dough in half, press each portion into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.

    60 min

  4. 4

    For one crust, roll a chilled disk on a lightly floured surface into a 12 inch round. Fit it into a 9 inch pie plate without stretching, trim and crimp the edge, then chill for 30 minutes.

    40 min

  5. 5

    For a fully blind-baked crust, heat the oven to 400 F. Line the chilled shell with parchment and fill to the top with pie weights.

    10 min

  6. 6

    Bake for 20 minutes, then lift out the parchment and weights. Prick any puffed areas with a fork and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the base is dry and evenly golden brown.

    38 min

  7. 7

    Cool completely before filling. Keep the second disk refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.

    30 min

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Printed September 4, 2026