Super Flaky Pie Crust Made with Butter
I know that at times it can seem intimidating to make certain things from scratch, and I know that for many, pie crust is one of those things! My recipe for a pie crust made with butter is easy, no-fuss, and because it’s made in the food processor, it’s ready in mere minutes. Not to mention, no elbow grease required on your part! Also included in this post are my tips, tricks, do’s and don’ts so that you yield the best and perfect pie crust that will certainly impress your friends and family.
Ingredients in a Butter Pie Crust
For this flaky butter crust recipe, all you need are these five basic pantry and fridge ingredients (since water doesn’t count as an ingredient):
All-purpose flour Salt Granulated sugar (optional) Unsalted butter Ice water Egg whites, for brushing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Pie Crust with Butter
It’s actually so easy to make a flaky, buttery pie crust! Detailed instructions are given in the recipe card at the end of the post, but here’s an overview of the steps:
Pies to Make Using Butter Pie Crust:
ALL OF MY PIE RECIPES! Make sure not to over work or pulse the mixture too much or the gluten will start working, thus creating a tougher, denser crust that is chewier rather than flaky and light. When making bread, you want to work that dough to activate the gluten, which creates a chewy texture which is great for bread, but the opposite is true for pie crust. In the freezer: Raw pie dough can be wrapped airtight and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw it fully before rolling it out. I recommend placing it in the fridge overnight to thaw. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Pumpkin Pecan Pie — Merging two favorite pies in one so that the whole family can agree on a holiday dessert! This EASY pie is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, holiday entertaining, and can be made in advance with store bought crust to save time! Best Homemade Apple Pie (From Scratch!) — This fabulous apple pie is a specialty of my grandma’s. The sauce for the apples is slowly poured over the lattice crust until it fills the shell. Fresh Strawberry Pie – This EASY strawberry pie is bursting with juicy, fresh strawberries and covered in a delicious glaze! Use a homemade flaky crust OR a refrigerated store bought crust for this amazing pie that everyone LOVES! Only SIX main ingredients! Copycat Toll House Pie (aka Chocolate Chip Pie) — The filling tastes like the center of an underbaked chocolate chip COOKIE!! Gooey perfection! Easy, rich, decadent, extremely CHOCOLATY and you can use a frozen pie crust!! Rhubarb Berry Pie – A classic, EASY, fruit pie made with rhubarb, strawberries, and blueberries! Sweet yet a bit tart, very juicy, and a PERFECT spring or summer dessert! Cherry Cream Pie — An old-fashioned pie with homemade scratch crust topped with NO-BAKE layers of sweetened cream cheese along with juicy cherry pie filling!! Caramel Apple Crumble Pie — Apple pie meets apple crumble in this easy caramel apple crumble pie recipe. This apple pie is dense, rich, and is packed with caramel apple flavor! Sugar Cream Pie— This sugar cream pie reminds me a bit of crème brûlée. The filling is custard-like, and when topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon it’s irresistable! Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie — The tangy cream cheese is a perfect contrast to the warming pumpkin pie spice. The pie is rich, perfectly dense, and your house will smell like Thanksgiving as it bakes!
