Oats Free All-Butter Pie Crust
A truly flaky, golden pie crust is one of those kitchen achievements that feels almost magical, and this all-butter version delivers exactly that satisfying, melt-in-your-mouth result. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just flour, salt, sugar, cold butter, and ice water — so there's no guesswork about hidden grains or fillers that can sneak into pre-made crusts and mixes. Keeping the butter well-chilled and working quickly with your fingertips is the real secret here; those small, visible butter pieces are what create those gorgeous, shatteringly flaky layers once baked. The brief rest in the refrigerator lets the gluten relax and the butter firm back up, making the dough much easier to roll out without tearing. Rolling from the center outward and folding the dough into quarters before transferring it to the dish is a simple trick that prevents cracking and keeps everything even. Whether you're filling it with fruit, custard, or a savory mixture, this crust is a reliable, from-scratch foundation that puts you completely in control of what goes into your baking.
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8 servings
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- 2
Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture and work them in with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces still visible throughout.
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