grandmother’s pie crust recipe

Here’s a classic grandmother-style pie crust recipe—simple, buttery, and flaky, just like Grandma used to make:

Grandmother’s Pie Crust Recipe (Double Crust)

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  (or use half butter, half shortening for extra flakiness)

• 6–8 tbsp ice water

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

2. Cut in Butter:
   Add cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs (pea-sized bits are good).

3. Add Ice Water:
   Drizzle in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork or your hands until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.

4. Divide & Chill:
   Divide dough in half, shape into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).

5. Roll Out:
   On a lightly floured surface, roll one disc into a 12-inch circle for a 9-inch pie pan. Add filling, then repeat with the second disc for the top crust if using.

6. Bake:
   Follow your pie’s recipe for baking time and temperature.