Easy Pie Dough Recipe

This is a buttery, flaky, easy pie dough recipe that takes less time to make but still tastes absolutely delicious.

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It’s a perfect crust for dutch apple pie, mixed berry pie, or even skillet chicken pot pie!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

So EASY! Pie crusts can be a little bit tricky to get right. It’s all about the technique and my step by step method will make it easy for you.
Flaky and Buttery Every pie crust should have a flaky texture. Cold ingredients and not overworking the dough give you perfect results everytime.

Ingredients

Step by Step Guide to making Pie Dough

STEP 1: Place a kitchen stand mixer bowl in the freezer.

STEP 2: Fill a measuring cup with ice and water and put it in the refrigerator. It doesn’t matter how much water is in it initially, you’ll dump out the excess later.

STEP 3: Cut butter with a sharp knife into 1/2 inch cubes. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

STEP 4: In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, and sugar.

STEP 5: Take the water out of the refrigerator and measure 1/2 cup. Then add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.

STEP 6: Take the mixing bowl out of the freezer and pour in the flour mixture. Then add the cubed butter.

STEP 7: Using the paddle attachment, mix on the lowest speed for 25-30 seconds until the butter starts to break apart.

STEP 8: Then with the mixer still running, slowly pour in the water. Don’t pour it all in at once. You may not need it all. Pour it just until the flour forms a dough ball. Stop adding water once you get to that point and turn off the mixer.

STEP 9: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Form into balls quickly using your hands. Don’t touch it too much or you’ll melt the butter and ruin your dough. Sandwich the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Press into a 6 inch disk using a rolling pin.

STEP 10: Place parchment paper and dough disk in a large ziplock bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. You can also freeze the dough for later use at this step. Roll out as directed in recipes when ready to use.