Basic Food Processor Pie Crust

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2

Easy-to-make Basic Food Processor Pie Crust recipe for your next baking project

by The Chefin Baking

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 cup very cold unsalted butter , , cut into 1-inch pieces
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 cup ice cold water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

188

Sugar

Fat

13g

A pie crust is an essential component of many baked goods such as pies, tarts, and quiches. This basic food processor pie crust recipe is perfect for any home baker looking for a quick and easy way to make a homemade pie crust. The recipe uses only a few simple ingredients such as flour, butter, salt, and water. The result is a flaky, buttery crust that is perfect for both sweet and savory pies. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make multiple pie crusts in advance.

Instructions

1.	Add flour, cold butter, and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
2.	Gradually add the ice-cold water, pulsing after each addition, until the dough starts to come together and form a ball.
3.	Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a couple of times until it comes together.
4.	Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

PROS

This recipe is easy to follow, and the crust comes together quickly in the food processor.

CONS

Pie crusts made with butter can be finicky and have a tendency to shrink during baking.

It is important to handle the dough gently and not overwork it to avoid this issue.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pie crust is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation.
This recipe uses unsalted butter, which is a better option than using salted butter as it reduces your sodium intake.