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How-To-Blind-Bake-Pie-Crust-Step-by-Step-Guide-Recipe

How To Blind Bake Pie Crust (Step by Step Guide)

This pie crust recipe delivers an irresistible flavor with simple prep using butter, chilled water, and vodka for that perfect flaky texture—ideal for all your pie-making needs.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 300 g unsalted butter preferably chilled
  • 120 ml iced water
  • 30 ml chilled vodka optional (substitute with the same amount of iced water, if you prefer)
  • 400 g all purpose flour spooned and leveled when using cup measurements
  • 30 g sugar
  • ¾ tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie crust dough following the instructions from the homemade pie crust recipe, ensuring the dough rests for a few hours before rolling it out.

Notes

Chilling the butter is crucial for achieving the desired flaky texture.
If you don’t want to use vodka, simply increase the iced water as needed.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 165 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg