Carla HallʼS Pie Crust Recipe
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in all my years of baking, it’s that a great pie starts with a great crust. Carla HallʼS Pie Crust Recipe is a tried and true classic that never fails to deliver. This flaky and buttery pie crust is the perfect base for all your favorite pies, whether you’re making a classic apple pie or a savory chicken pot pie. This recipe is a staple in my kitchen, and it’s sure to become one in yours too.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, over the flour mixture and gently mix with a fork until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to use, roll out one disc of dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Fill with your desired filling and bake according to your pie recipe.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 double crust or 2 single crusts
This classic pie crust recipe from Carla Hall is the perfect base for all your favorite pies. Whether you’re making a sweet fruit pie or a savory quiche, this recipe is sure to impress.