Delicious Homemade Pastry Crust Recipes

Craving flaky, flavorful pastry crusts? These easy-to-make recipes will elevate your baking game. Whether for sweet or savory dishes, a perfect crust makes all the difference. Try these recipes to achieve tender, buttery, and crisp crusts every time.

Recipe 1

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces flour
• A pinch of salt
• 2 ounces butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Directions:

• Combine salt and flour in a bowl. Add in the cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring no large butter pieces remain.
• Gradually add cold water, mixing until a firm dough forms. Avoid making the dough too sticky or too dry.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before rolling out.

Recipe 2

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup ice water

Directions:

• Mix flour and salt. Incorporate butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
• Add water gradually, one tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together. Shape into a ball, wrap, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

To assemble, roll out the dough, fit into a pie dish, and prepare your desired filling. Repeat with top crust if needed.

Recipe 3

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup butter
• 7 tablespoons cold water

Directions:

• Mix flour, salt, and butter using a pastry cutter until crumbly.
• Add water, fold gently until the dough is soft and pliable.
• Roll out and bake at 375°F until golden brown. Prick the crust before baking if unfilled.

Recipe 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup olive or canola oil
• ¼ cup ice water

Directions:

• Combine flour and salt. Whisk together oil and water, then add to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Press into a 9-inch pie pan, fill with desired quiche or filling, and bake at 400°F.