All Butter Pie Crust
This proven all-butter pie crust recipe makes flaky, buttery homemade pie crust every time. This is my go-to for pies, quiches, and dinner pies too! If you want to take your pastry skills to the next level, this recipe will give you the confidence to do just that.
I used the recipe to make these individual-sized Rustic Quiches. One recipe made five mini quiches. These were remarkable, and as always, the crust was perfect.
All Butter Pie Crust
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 158 g all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons ice water add another tbsp if too dry
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in the food processor. Pulse gently to mix.158 g all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add butter and process until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add one tablespoon of water. Pulse a few times gently. Add the second tablespoon of water and pulse until the dough forms a ball. Note: Be patient and thoughtful, as this is an essential part of the process. You don't want the dough to be too warm or over-processed, yet you want it to come together. It does take a few extra seconds. If you find your mixture too dry, add another tablespoon of water, one teaspoon at a time.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons ice water
- Quickly and gently form dough into a ball (less hand time means it stays cooler). Wrap the ball in plastic and put it on the lower shelf of your refrigerator. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a silicone baking mat (or flour your surface if not using a mat). Press the dough ball into a disk and roll it to 1/4″ thickness. If it sticks to the rolling pin, place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the dough. Use a scraper to rotate the dough to ensure it does not stick to the surface. Note: Additional flour will hurt your flaky finished crust. Roll out the dough to a 12″ circle for the 9″ pie plate.
- With both hands, gently lay the crust into the pie plate and press to form it's shape. Tuck under any overhang and crimp a pattern or use the tines of a fork to create decorative edges. Chill until you're ready to fill.
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De Froid Tip: Dessert Risers
Dessert risers add variety and depth to your table and presentation. When you’ve put in the effort to make a beautiful lattice pie or decorated cake, let it rise to the occasion and exhibit it in a way that adds even more impact.
This is easy if you have tiered cake stands. If not, use your imagination and walk through your home. What could you use that would elevate your dish? I have a cute wooden stool that my Dad bought at an auction when I was a child. This brings back great memories and is a fun way to display my creations.
Another idea is to turn a ceramic bowl upside down. You will get a pop of color and elevation that shines a light on your dessert. If you’re handy and live in the countryside, you can make your own out of a wood slice.
As you can see, when you open yourself to a new way of presenting your desserts, you will see how many options you already have.
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