This recipe makes a delicious flaky pie crust, which can be combined with your favorite filling. It can very easily be converted to a gluten-free crust by using gluten-free flour mix (Bob’s Red Mill). For a vegan option, simply replace the butter with a vegan substitute (we use Miyoko’s). The Simple Pie Dough Recipe behaves best when made in single batches, meaning it is better to make two individual batches than to double the recipe and divide.
Simple Pie Dough
8
servings35
minutesThis recipe makes a delicious flaky pie crust, which can be combined with your favorite filling. It can very easily be converted to a gluten-free crust by using gluten-free flour mix (Bob’s Red Mill). For a vegan option, simply replace the butter with a vegan substitute (we use Miyoko’s). The Simple Pie Dough Recipe behaves best when made in single batches, meaning it is better to make two individual batches than to double the recipe and divide.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour OR gluten-free flour mix
1 stick of butter (cold) OR Miyoko’s Vegan Butter (cold)
1/3 cup or less cold water
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- In a bowl, cut the butter into small pieces and add the flour and salt.
- Using your hands, mix together the butter, flour, and salt until you have crumbles the size of peas.
- Add the water a few tablespoons at a time until the dough is barely sticking together and form a disk. Do not overwork the dough.
- Refrigerate the pie dough until ready to use.
- Note: The gluten-free version will be pretty crumbly, and you may need to press it into the pan rather than rolling.
