Description
A unique and versatile pie crust recipe that elevates your desserts with creative flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cold water and vanilla extract until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a pie pan.
- Trim the excess dough and crimp the edges as desired.
- Fill with your favorite filling and bake according to the filling’s instructions.
Notes
- For a sweeter crust, increase the sugar to 1/2 cup.
- Experiment with different extracts like almond or lemon for added flavor.
- Make sure the butter is very cold for a flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creative pie crust, dessert crust, pie recipe