Easy All Butter Pie Crust (No Shortening)

This super easy all butter pie crust is made with simple pantry ingredients you most likely already have on hand. It’s perfect for making savory pies such as chicken pot pie and sweet pies such as apple pie or anything in between. This butter pie crust recipe is all you need. It makes enough for a top and bottom crust.

Ingredients For All Butter Pie Crust

• All purpose flour
• Salt
• Salted butter (cold, diced)
• Ice cold water

💡 For sweet pies, you can add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dough.

🥣 How to Make an Easy Butter Pie Crust

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the diced butter and use clean hands (or a pastry cutter) to work it into the flour until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add the ice water, a little at a time, mixing as you go. Once the dough comes together and you can form a ball, it’s ready. (You may not need all the water.) Form the dough into one large ball, then cut it in half. Shape into two balls (you can flatten them slightly into disks if you’d like—it makes rolling easier). Wrap each one individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use (at least 1 hour).

Tips for the Best Pie Crust

• Make sure the butter is very cold.
• Don’t overwork the dough.
• Add water slowly- you may not need all of it.
• Chill the dough before rolling it out.
• If the dough gets too soft while working, put it back in the fridge to cool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this pie crust for sweet and savory pies?

Yes! This is a very versatile dough. For sweet pies, you can add 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Can I freeze pie dough?

Yes. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before using.

Why is my pie crust tough?

This usually happens if the dough is overworked or too much water is added.