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Light Pie Crust

Light Pie Crust recipe

Using ice water and refrigerating the dough helps to keep the crust light and flaky.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 4.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 15 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr
Servings 8
Calories 1200
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • 4 tablespoon Ice Water
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt.
  2. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture.
  3. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add the ice water, mixing with a fork, until the dough comes together.
  5. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie dish.
  8. Transfer the dough to the pie dish and trim any excess.
  9. Fill and bake according to your pie recipe instructions.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g4%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.