Easy Homemade Pie Crust
Chef John's pie crust recipe comes together quickly in a food processor and chills into two buttery, flaky discs—perfect for sweet or savory pies.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine flour, butter, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 (1-second) pulses.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir ice water and vinegar in a small bowl.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour 1/2 of the ice water mixture into flour mixture; pulse to combine, about 3 (1-second) pulses. Pour in remaining ice water mixture; pulse until mixture starts to come together, about 8 (1-second) pulses.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Turn dough out onto a wooden surface, pat it into a circle, and divide it in half. Form each half into a disc, about 5-inches wide.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until ready to use.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Use in your favorite pie recipe.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)