Easy Butter Pie Crust

Step 1

In a food processor add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Pulse just to mix.

Step 2

Slice the cold butter into tablespoon size slices, add to the food processor. Pulse until combined together.

Step 3

Add in two tablespoons of cold ice water, pulse and check consistency. Add water slowly and pulsing the food processor until the dough clumps together. (check pictures above to see what it looks like).

Step 4

Sprinkle a small amount of flour on a clean, flat work surface. Remove the dough from the processor and place on the counter. Gently shape the dough into a circular disk

Step 5

Using a rolling pin lightly sprinkled in flour roll out the dough into a large circle shape, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 6

Carefully lift the pie crust and place in a glass 9 inch pie dish. Cut off the excess crust and crimp or flute the edge of the crust using your fingers.

Step 7

Either blind bake or fill with pie filling and bake according to recipe.