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Chicken Pot Pie Crust

A flaky, buttery crust perfect for any pot pie, made with minimal ingredients for convenience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 pie crusts
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Pie dish
  • Plastic wrap
  • Fork
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Add the chilled, cubed butter into the flour mixture.
  3. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until the dough holds together.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gather it into a ball, then flatten it into a disk.
  6. Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Once chilled, remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out into a circle about 12 inches in diameter.
  8. Transfer the rolled dough into the pie dish, pressing it gently into the bottom and sides.
  9. Optionally, line it with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-30 minutes until lightly golden.

Notes

Great for both sweet and savory pies. Can be frozen for convenience.