Buttermilk Pie Crust
Flaky pie crust with the extra boost of flavor from buttermilk.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300 grams)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar , optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter , cold and cut into cubes (226 grams)
- ½ cup cold buttermilk (120 ml)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar (if using), and salt in a bowl. Add the cubed butter and toss to coat.
- Use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until butter is the size of peas.
- Add buttermilk and use a spoon and then your hands to stir the mixture until it comes together into a ball. If mixture is too dry, add additional buttermilk a teaspoon at a time.
- Divide the dough in two and flatten into disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and up to 5 days. Dough can also be frozen (double-wrapped) for up to 2 months.
- When ready to roll out, let the dough rest at room temperature for five minutes. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a rough 13 inch circle. Dough should be about 1/4 inch thick. Transfer dough to 9-inch pie dish. Fill pie with desired filling.
- Repeat with the second disk of dough. Cut dough and make a lattice over the filling, or leave the circle intact and cover the filling completely, cutting a few vents with a sharp knife.
- Fold the edges of the top and bottom crusts together and use your index fingers and thumb to pinch into a pattern. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired.
- Bake pie according to the instructions in your specific pie recipe. Different fillings will require different temperatures and time.
Notes
NOTES
- Makes enough dough for one 9-inch double pie crust.
Calories: 289kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 248mg, Potassium: 55mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 587IU, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 1mg
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