If you are looking for a from-scratch pie crust recipe that is easy, foolproof, and downright melt-in-your-mouth, then here ya go!!
Pie is ALWAYS in season…apple pie, pecan pie, sweet potato pie, pumpkin pie, chocolate pie—so many pie possibilities. I’m smiling just thinking about it.
A good pie must first start with a good pie crust! Most homemade, from scratch pie crust recipes I’ve tried, are pretty bland, which probably isn’t the recipe’s fault. Pie crusts are usually boring in order not to compete with the pie itself. Understandable. Not agreeing, but understandable.
However, I’m a sucker for a scratch-made pie crust that has a buttery-biscuit flavor, just like my grandmas. I could eat that pie crust all by itself! Now that’s when you know you’ve got a good crust!
This pie crust is my go-to for just about all of my pies!
One of my readers told me that if you substitute the cold water for cold half n half, it takes the crust to a whole different level of yumminess! Well, she didn’t use those words, but I’m soooooo ready to try it out and see!! Thanks so much to whoever sent me that tip! I’ll update this post once I try the half &half method.
Watch me make this homemade pie crust recipe from start to finish
Best Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients
- makes 2 9-inch crusts
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick of cold butter
- 1/2 cup cold butter-flavored shortening
- 1/2 cup ice cold water add more by the tablespoon if the dough is too dry
Instructions
- Step 1.) In a large bowl combine, flour, sugar, salt. Whisk until combined
- Step 2.) Cut in the butter and Crisco. Until it resembles large crumbs. (update-I now grate the butter into the flour)
- Step 3.) Add in cold water, stir gently just until combined.
- Step 4.) Gently shape the dough into a flattened disc. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 5.) Divide the dough into two balls. Roll the dough out onto a floured surface.
- Step 6.) Place into the pie plate. The crust is now ready for a filling.
Hello, I am sooo glad to find this easy recipe for pie crusts. I am 73 yrs young & have never been able to make them because they looked so difficult. Keep on posting recipes !!! I am sure you are helping lots of cookers. Blessings to you my dear.
Can I bake the bottom crust and also I’m putting in a 10×13 cake pan do I double recipe.
OMG my kids loved it. My oldest son was home for Thanksgiving and had to have a whole pie to himself. Plus i had to make two for him to take home with him.. Its so good im making some for X-mas. Thank you and God bless sis.
This was flat out hands-down the best pie crust recipe I’ve ever used ! I used half-and-half instead of water and oh my goodness it brings it to a whole new level 🙂 Thank you so so much; I’ve made pie two weekends in a row because my pies get eaten up so fast in the family is just crazy about the new crust
Great recipe. My first time making my own pie crust I used this recipe. Turned out great. …For some reason I’m not allowed to enter 5 stars. I can only choose 4 stars.
Trying for 5 stars. Love the recipe.
Hi did you use salted or unsalted butter?
I came here to find out too.
I loved this pie so much I was making it QOD…I’m a southern Belle myself …I just added my own twist. Thanks for the post
What was your twist you added to it?
Hey lady , i made my first ever sweet potato pie using your site and lady!!!! God bless you girl it was amazing i thank god for you …
Hi i’m planning on using this recipe tomorrow…Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
How long and what temperature do you bake this pie crust?
Can I substitute more butter for the Crisco? Shortening isnt something I can have in my food.
My husband loved this so it’s our one and only go to recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Salted butter or unsalted for crust recipe
Very helpful to a new Chef I love it ??
If I use 1/2 cup of half in half instead of water dies it still need be cold half and half milk?
I just made this pie crust and it is delicious! Thanks for the great recipes.
I am a retired man and sometimes i get a little bored, so today i decided to try my hand a making apple pie. Your recipe was the most promising and easy to follow. I have to say the finished product was OMG GREAT. Tomorrow I am trying your peach cobbler. Thank you so much for writing such an easy way to follow a recipe! i just love the little comments on how to make it taste better!!! keep’ em comin!
I enjoyed the video. I am a rook so this may seem like a ridiculous question but how long should I bake the crust and what temp. Im makin chocolate pie and i dont want to overcook the crust. Thanks
Glad I found your website. Love your recipes!!!! They are like my Nanny’s recipes when I was growing up in Tennessee. Although my Nanny never used a recipe. It was always her own thing and pretty much like your recipes. Thanks :-))
Ted
Absolutely Delicious!!! Never lets me down, thanks diva
I love many of your recipes. I’ve been working with them for a couple of years now. I’ve tweaked them here and there and it has are me a better cook. Going to Le Cordon Bleu in February to become a Professional Pastry Chef. All because you showed me that mot only Divas Can Cook but the average girl can too, now I’m a woman in the kitchen and my husband is so proud that I have come such a long way from burning buns. All thanks to you. Thank you and keep them coming. I believe that I will always use your recipes, even when I’m making my own.
xo Chantelle
Hey Diva! Love your recipes, thanks for sharing!! I want to pre make this crust and have it in the fridge for superbowl Sunday. Would you recommend rolling it out and then up in wax paper? How would you store it/ I dont want to wreck myself before the big game.
Thank You!!
This is the best pie crust ever!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I did put all of my cooking utensils and ingredients in the freezer before hand, I think it makes a big difference in the crust. You Rock Monigue.
Peach… love your demonstrative videos, recipes and most of all your tender wit and kind disposition.. i look forward to viewing every single video. this not only teaches me a new recipe but enlightens me on my own.
Thanks!
pecan is my favorite pie
I have all the ingredients except the shortening can I leave that out
I made this today, but I would love the complete recipe. I only see the ingredients listed above. Am I missing something. I’m kinda legally blind.
Hi monique! I love your recipes, so easy to follow and yet they turn out to be so delicious. What can i use in replacement for shortening? Thank you
I just put a peach and apple pie in the oven using this crust recipe. It was my very first time ever making a pie crust from scratch and I’ve been married with 4 children for 16 years. Not embarrassed to say that but I sure do have a lot of catching up to do. I’ve made several of your recipes. I have made the cabbage side dish twice this week alone. Thank you for cooking for us:):)
This pie crust is delicious as you said. I did use buttermilk instead of water. Absolutely, my ‘go to’ pie crust from now on. Thanks for sharing….. blessings!
Please make a yummy cherry pie!
Hey Monique,
What should I do if my dough came out sticky? I think I added too much water 🙁
Whoops!
Thanks
just add a lil bit more flour. you may only need to add it to your hands
Well, you are just as cute as can be, and this was so much fun to watch! I was just googling sweet potato pie recipes, since that’s what I want to contribute to dinner on Thur. & I no longer have the recipe my husband used, and I came across yours. You make it look easy and fun, and your process seems very much traditional. I hadn’t even considered trying to make the crust myself, but now it seems silly to buy one! I’m going to enjoy this. Thanks so much! :o)
This will be my first pie crust from scratch! I was nervous to try it, but after watching your video I think I can do it! I am excited! =)
Chocolate pie from scratch demands a great buttery crust.
I make this crust all the time, I get request more then enough for sweet potato pie, I just smile when they ask me whats is in this crust. This is truly the very best crust and so very simple. I am amazed at how simple it is. yummy!!!
Monique, I have watched several of your vids now and LOVE watching your BEAUTIFUL hands doing these works of ~LOVE~! I made the sweet potato casserole for T-day and it is MARVELOUS!! I gave us making pie crust a long time ago, but will try again, knowing that YOU EMPOWER US, also, to do GREAT things!! Please keep up the WONDERFUL work of sharing and empowering!!
yes this is a different crust recipe.
Thank you for your informative videos! I have a question about this recipe. On the video, you used an egg in the crust for the sweet potato pie. Is this a different recipe?
This pie crust is really good!! I've made it a few times with the Peach Cobbler recipe and it is amazing. I will use it today with a Pecan Pie.
Thanks Diva!
You know, I've been looking for a pie crust to use. I really suck at this part, so I'm hoping this might help a girl out…lol!
BTW….I used your recipe and made your baked mac and cheese last week using, of all things, a mexican cheese blend, and a english cheddar cheese I had left over in my fridge. OMG! That turned out to be the BEST baked mac and cheese I'd ever had!!
Wonderful recipe!!
Thanks!!
Flickchik
sweet potato pie!! I'm gonna try your recipe for thanksgiving!
Love how simple this is!