Description
Master the art of a perfectly flaky and buttery pie crust with this timeless Grandma’s Pie Crust recipe. Whether you’re baking a quick breakfast quiche, prepping easy dinner pot pies, or crafting a sweet treat for dessert, this easy recipe delivers every time. It’s the kind of homemade crust that transforms your food ideas into family traditions — great for healthy snacks, classic breakfast ideas, or indulgent dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ cup vegetable shortening, cold
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons ice water (more if needed)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
2. Add cold butter and shortening. Cut into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly with pea-sized chunks.
3. Drizzle in ice water one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a fork until the dough starts to hold together.
4. Divide the dough into two equal discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface to about ⅛ inch thickness. Place into pie dish and shape edges.
6. Use the second disc for a top crust if needed, or reserve for another pie.
7. If blind baking, prick crust bottom with a fork and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes using pie weights.
8. Otherwise, fill and bake according to your specific pie recipe.
Notes
Always use very cold butter and shortening to help the dough stay flaky.
Don’t overwork the dough — mix just until it comes together.
For added flavor, you can incorporate herbs or a pinch of sugar depending on the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Mix and roll
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of a pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: pie crust, homemade, flaky crust, baking, classic recipe