Small Pie Crust

Simple homemade crust for a small pie.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Simple Instructions

Step 2

1. Mix dry ingredients

Step 3

Stir flour and salt in a bowl.

Step 4

2. Cut in butter

Step 5

Add cold butter and work it in with a fork or pastry cutter until you have coarse crumbs with some pea-size pieces.

Step 6

3. Add ice water gradually

Step 7

Start with 4 tablespoons, mixing gently.

Step 8

Add the 5th tablespoon only if needed — dough should hold together when pressed, not be sticky.

Step 9

4. Divide dough

Step 10

Split into two pieces:

Step 11

• Bottom crust: slightly larger

Step 12

• Top crust: slightly smaller (but still generous)

Step 13

5. Chill

Step 14

Flatten into discs, wrap, and chill 15–30 minutes.