Forget the shortening in this butter-based pastry crust recipe that is easily thrown together to create a perfect base for sweet and savory tarts and pies.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
153 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles fine cornmeal. Pour in water slowly; knead dough into a firm ball.
Step 2
Pour in additional water as needed if dough is too dry or additional flour if too moist. Divide batter into equal halves. Roll out dough halves into rounds on a lightly floured work surface using a lightly floured rolling pin to desired thickness.
Step 3
Press one round into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the other round as a top crust or for a separate bottom crust. Bake according to desired filling instructions.
Ingredients
14 tablespoons butter
0.25 teaspoon salt
2.25 cups sifted all-purpose flour, or more as needed
