Best Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

By plilhig

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick of cold butter, chopped in pieces
• 1/2 cup cold butter-flavored shortening
• 1/2 cup ice cold water (add more by the tablespoon if the dough is too dry)

Preparation

Step 1

First let’s make the crust!

Step 1.) In a bowl add flour, sugar & salt. Give it a whisk to combine.

Step 2.) Now cut in the butter & shortening until mixture resembles very large crumbs. (I use my hands for this. Don’t overdue it. Just mix until combined)

Step 3.) Add in the ice cold water and stir just until combined.

Step 4.) Gather dough into a ball and flatten. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes or until cold.