3 Ingredient Pie Crust
A flaky, golden-brown pastry dough that requires just three essential ingredients and minimal effort. This 3 ingredient pie crust forms a tender, versatile base for sweet or savory pies.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry blender (or two forks)
- Rolling Pin
- Pie dish
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold fat butter, shortening, or oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 –4 tablespoons ice-cold water
(Optional) 1 teaspoon sugar for sweet pies, or herbs for savory pies
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
- Cut the cold fat into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, gently stirring until the dough holds together when pinched.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness.
- Fit the dough into a pie dish, trim and crimp the edges, and bake according to your recipe’s guidelines.
Notes
Keep all ingredients as cold as possible for the flakiest outcome. If you’re looking for a dairy-free version, simply use shortening or oil in place of butter.