Butter Pie Crust

Hey guys! Today I'm going to show you this pie crust recipe from allrecipes.com. It's flaky and flavorful and is my personal favorite for all the pies and turnovers I make.

Step 1: You Will Need...

For this recipe you will need:

- 1 1/4 cups flour

- 1/4 teaspoons salt

- 1/2 cup butter, chilled

- 1/4 cup ice water (make extra, you might need it)

Step 2: Dry Ingredients

Thoroughly grease a pie plate. Set aside. Mix together the flour and salt in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 3: Add Butter

If you have a food processor:

Pour this mixture into a food processor fitted with a normal blade. Next add the butter (cut into smaller pieces for better distribution and flakiness in the dough). Pulse until it reaches a crumbly consistency (do not over mix).

If you don't have a food processor:

Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or two butter knives until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4: Making the Dough

If you have a food processor:

Add the ice water a little at a time, pulsing after each addition. The dough should be crumbly, but you should be able form a ball that sticks together. Too dry and it will fall apart, too wet and it will be sticky and tough. Do not over mix.

If you don't:

Add the ice water, mixing it in a little at a time with a fork. The motion is similar to scrambling eggs. The dough should be crumbly, but you should be able form a ball that sticks together. Too dry and it will fall apart, too wet and it will be sticky and tough. Do not over mix.

Step 5: That's It!

Homemade pie crust is a delicious alternative to the store-bought variety, as well as a handy baking skill to have. Pie crust can be used in many different ways: pies (duh), turnovers, quiches, and more. So be on the look out for more instructables that use this great base. Enjoy!