Description
This flaky sourdough discard pie crust is the ultimate zero-waste, flavor-packed base for any pie. With buttery layers and a delicate tang from your unfed sourdough starter, it’s ideal for both sweet and savory baking. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast quiche, easy dinner pot pie, or healthy snack tart crust, this easy recipe has you covered. One of our best crust ideas yet!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup sourdough discard (100% hydration)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
2. Add the cold, cubed butter. Cut into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until you have pea-sized crumbs.
3. Stir in the sourdough discard until the mixture starts to come together.
4. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Form the dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle.
7. Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan, trim the edges, and crimp if desired.
8. Blind bake or fill and bake according to your pie recipe.
Notes
Make sure your butter is cold for maximum flakiness.
Don’t overwork the dough or it may turn tough.
Resting the dough helps it roll out smoothly and boosts flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Pie Crust
- Method: Mix and Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: sourdough discard pie crust, flaky pie crust, no waste baking, homemade crust