3 Ingredient Pie Crust
This 3 ingredient pie crust is your go-to homemade pastry for any pie—flaky, buttery, and simple to make with everyday ingredients. Whether you're baking something sweet or savory, this crust gives you a tender base with a classic flavor that works for every filling and every occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or two forks
- Rolling Pin
- Measuring cups/spoons
- 9-inch pie plate
- Parchment paper
- Pie weights (or dry beans/rice)
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter diced
- 5 –7 tablespoons ice-cold water
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for sweeter pies
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ¾ cups almond flour as a flour substitute
Instructions
- Chill your bowl and utensils for 5 minutes.
- Combine flour (plus salt/sugar, if using).
- Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually until dough holds when pressed.
- Form into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Roll dough to about ⅛-inch thick and fit into your pie dish.
- Trim, fold, and crimp the edges as desired.
- Blind-bake if needed: prick the crust, line with parchment, fill with weights, and bake at 425°F for 12 minutes. Remove weights and bake 5 more minutes.
Notes
Keep your ingredients cold, especially the butter, for the best flakiness. You can swap in almond flour or oil for easy variations.