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Pie Dough on a wooden board with flour in a scoop and a rolling pin.

Homemade Pie Dough

Rosemary Molloy
The best pie dough recipe for beginning bakers or anyone who wants an all-purpose pie dough recipe. It's easy to make with just a few ingredients.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 pie crust

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup butter (soft) 225
  • ½ cup granulated sugar 100
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 260
  • 1 cup pastry flour 120

Instructions
 

  • In the mixing bowl cream the butter, vanilla and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla, flours and salt. Mix just until combined.
  • Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead into a ball, wrap & refrigerate 30 minutes before using.

Notes

To make your own pastry flour, for every cup of flour remove 2 tablespoons and substitute with corn starch. Sift together before using.
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