Easiest Pie Dough

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Easiest Pie Dough
10 min.
10
304kcal

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If you're in search of a quick and reliable pie dough recipe that guarantees a flaky and tender crust, look no further than this Easiest Pie Dough! Perfect for both novice and experienced bakers, this recipe streamlines the process, taking just 10 minutes to prepare. With only four simple ingredients, you can create a delightful crust that sets the stage for your favorite sweet or savory pie fillings.

Imagine your kitchen filled with the enticing aroma of freshly baked pies, all starting with the perfect foundation. This vegetarian dough boasts a harmonious balance of flour, salt, and sugar, while cold, cubed unsalted butter adds richness and flavor. Its easy preparation method in a food processor makes it a breeze to whip up, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the delicious results with family and friends.

Whether you’re making apple pie, quiche, or perhaps a decadent chocolate tart, this flexible dough adapts beautifully to your culinary desires. By chilling the dough, you ensure that it holds its shape during baking, leading to that beautiful golden crust we all crave. This recipe serves up to ten people, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep. Embrace the joy of baking and elevate your dessert game with this simple yet satisfying Easiest Pie Dough!

Ingredients

  • cups flour 
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted cold cubed

Equipment

  • food processor
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Whirl together flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor.
  2. Add butter and pulse into pea-size pieces.
  3. Drizzle 2/3 cup very cold water over crumbs and pulse just until moistened.
  4. Turn dough onto a work surface and gather into a ball, turning to combine any dry crumbs.
  5. Divide dough in half, form each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories304kcal
Protein5.34%
Fat55.5%
Carbs39.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.51
Glycemic Load
21.54
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.1273913590804%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:303.88kcal
15.19%
Fat:18.78g
28.9%
Saturated Fat:11.72g
73.24%
Carbohydrates:29.83g
9.94%
Net Carbohydrates:28.81g
10.48%
Sugar:1.31g
1.46%
Cholesterol:48.81mg
16.27%
Sodium:352.08mg
15.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.07g
8.13%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.7%
Selenium:12.95µg
18.5%
Folate:69.31µg
17.33%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.88%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.36%
Vitamin A:567.27IU
11.35%
Vitamin B3:2.22mg
11.12%
Iron:1.75mg
9.71%
Phosphorus:45.95mg
4.59%
Fiber:1.01g
4.05%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.66%
Copper:0.06mg
2.9%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Magnesium:8.71mg
2.18%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.89%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.89%
Vitamin K:1.7µg
1.62%
Potassium:45.67mg
1.3%
Calcium:11.3mg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes