If you are looking for a homemade, butter pie dough, that is both simple and delicious, this recipe for Butter Pie Crust is what you are looking for. This recipe makes one 9-inch butter pie crust.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl of the food processor. Pulse a few times.
Cut the cold butter into pieces and place in the food processor. Pulse and blend until a crumbly mixture forms.
Gradually add milk, a little at a time, while the machine is running. Keep adding milk and blending until a ball of pie dough forms.
For easier handling, wrap the ball of pie dough in plastic and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
Roll out pie dough on a floured surface and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
Put filling into the pie dough and bake according to the pie recipe directions.
Or, to bake the pie dough, poke holes in the bottom and sides of the dough. Bake in a 425-degree F. oven for 12 - 15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool before using.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled for a double-crust or two pies. On the recipe card, just change the servings from 8 to 16. The recipe amounts will update.