Hi Bold Bakers! IN THIS RECIPE: Your new favorite way to make pie crust! Just 5 ingredients will get you a flaky, incredible Pâte Brisée pie crust that you can use with all of your favorite pies — all of which I definitely have recipes for… like Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie (or even Caramel Apple Pie), Pecan Pie, and more. Already have an account? I’m going to say something radical here. Are you ready? A flaky, tender, absolutely perfect pie crust doesn’t need shortening or any chemical cheats. In fact, this pie crust only uses butter and four other simple ingredients to get the results you’re looking for. It’s all about technique, and this French technique is as simple as it comes.
What Is Pâte Brisée?
Pâte Brisée is a pie that uses a French technique called fraisage. It is used to blend the dough after all the ingredients have been cut together. Blending the dough together in this way creates long alternating strands of butter and dough — which is essential for a flaky, layered, and tender pie crust!
The Flour
Feel free to use All-Purpose Flour here. You can also use a 1:1 All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour if you have a favorite! Just make sure it’s 1:1. More important is that your butter and water are very cold when making this pie crust recipe.
Tips For Making Pâte Brisée
Always make sure that your butter and water are very cold when making this or any pie crust. You can use this pie crust for any pie filling. The recipe makes just one crust but you can easily double it for a two-crust pie. The touch of sugar helps tenderize the crust but you can leave it out if you prefer (or if you are making a savory pie). This crust is amazing with my Caramel Apple Pie Try this crust when making homemade Pop-Tarts
How To Blind-Bake Pie Crusts
If your recipe calls for blind baking, here’s an entire in-depth article on how to do it!
Storing Pâte Brisée
Make your pastry, wrap in cling wrap and freeze for up to 8 weeks. Then you always have pie dough at the ready. Defrost in the fridge overnight and use according to your recipe.
Make More Pies!
Caramel Apple Pie Blueberry Cranberry Pie Perfect Classic Apple Pie Best-Ever Pecan Pie How to Make Pumpkin Pie Blueberry Pie Strawberry Pie Mile High Chocolate Pie
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