Baking

Pie Crust

Flaky and dependable, sweet or savoury.

Pie Crust, photographed by Bobbie
The original food picture from Bobbie's recipe card.
2 single crusts or 1 double-crust 9-inch pie Prep 20 min · Chill 30 minBuy ingredients on Amazon Make a shopping list for this
VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups flour (300g)
  • 1 cup butter (225g)
  • ¼ to ½ cup ice water
  • 1 tsp sugar

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Method

  1. 1

    Cut in the butter until crumbly.

  2. 2

    Add the ice water a little at a time, using only enough for the dough to hold together.

  3. 3

    Chill 30 minutes, then roll and use for pies or tarts.

  4. 4

    To blind bake: bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes with weights, then 5 to 10 minutes without, as needed.

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From Bobbie's “Bobbie's Bread Recipes”. Written up by Bobbie's Kitchen · Updated 26 October 2026