Buttery Baked Pie Shell

Vegetarian
Buttery Baked Pie Shell
45 min.
8
120kcal

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If you're looking for the perfect base for your next pie, this Buttery Baked Pie Shell recipe will quickly become a favorite. Whether you’re preparing a classic fruit pie or a savory quiche, the key to a delicious pie lies in its crust. This recipe delivers a flaky, tender, and rich pie shell with a buttery flavor that complements any filling. It's quick and easy to make, with only a few simple ingredients and a food processor to do most of the work. You'll love how effortlessly the dough comes together, especially once it’s chilled, making it easy to roll out and shape into your pie plate.

The best part? This recipe is vegetarian-friendly and only takes about 45 minutes to prepare, meaning you can focus more on the filling and less on complicated dough techniques. Its perfectly golden, crispy finish will have your guests asking for the secret behind your amazing crust. So, whether you're baking for a family gathering or a special occasion, this buttery pie shell is the perfect way to start any pie-making adventure!

Ingredients

  • cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons ice water 
  • pinch salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into 1/2-inch pieces and

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. In a food processor, combine the flour and salt and pulse to blend.
  2. Add the butter pieces and pulse just until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. Add the ice water and pulse until the dough just begins to come together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat it into a 6-inch disk. Wrap the disk in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 35
  5. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to an 11-inch round. Fit the dough into a 9-inch glass pie plate and trim the overhang to 1 inch. Fold in the overhang and crimp the edges. Prick the bottom in several places with a fork. Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
  6. Line the pie shell with a sheet of foil that extends 2 inches beyond the pie plate. Fill the shell with pie weights or dried beans.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove the foil and weights and bake the shell for about 10 minutes longer, or until golden and cooked through.
  9. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein5.64%
Fat54.5%
Carbs39.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.38
Glycemic Load
8.63
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.5247826019059%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:119.61kcal
5.98%
Fat:7.25g
11.15%
Saturated Fat:4.52g
28.24%
Carbohydrates:11.93g
3.98%
Net Carbohydrates:11.51g
4.18%
Sugar:0.05g
0.05%
Cholesterol:18.81mg
6.27%
Sodium:6.4mg
0.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.69g
3.38%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.21%
Selenium:5.38µg
7.69%
Folate:28.86µg
7.21%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.35%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.72%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.63%
Vitamin A:218.66IU
4.37%
Iron:0.73mg
4.04%
Phosphorus:18.98mg
1.9%
Fiber:0.42g
1.69%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.42%
Copper:0.02mg
1.24%
Source:My Recipes