Hello Friends! Today I’m sharing the pie crust recipe I use for all our homemade pies here on the homestead — especially for our family’s Thanksgiving pumpkin pies. 🥧 There’s something about making pie crust from scratch that feels a little like magic: a few simple ingredients come together to create a buttery, flaky base for whatever seasonal filling you love.
This is a tried-and-true recipe that has served our family well, whether we’re baking a sweet fruit pie or a savory quiche. It’s easy to adapt, and we’ve made it gluten-free for years using King Arthur’s Measure for Measure flour with great results.
Whether you’re making one pie or two, I’ve included measurements for both single and double crust options. You’ll also find printable recipe cards at the bottom of this post for easy reference.
Once you make pie crust from scratch, it’s hard to go back — and I hope this recipe helps you feel confident enough to give it a try!
Working with homemade pie dough can feel intimidating at first, but with a few simple tips, it becomes second nature:
Use cold butter and water. This helps keep the dough flaky. If your kitchen is warm, you can even chill your mixing bowl first.
Don’t overwork the dough. Mix just until the ingredients come together. Overmixing can make the crust tough instead of tender.
Flour your surface (lightly). A lightly floured surface — or parchment paper — keeps the dough from sticking without drying it out.
Roll from the center out. Roll in gentle strokes, turning the dough a quarter turn every few rolls to keep it even and round.
Patch it if you need to. Cracks or breaks? No problem. Just press the dough back together or patch with extra bits — rustic is beautiful!
Chill the dough if needed. If your dough gets too soft or sticky, pop it in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up before rolling again.
We hope this simple pie crust recipe becomes a favorite in your kitchen too. There’s something deeply satisfying about baking from scratch — especially when it becomes a part of your family’s traditions.
Whether you’re baking a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving or a fresh berry pie in the summer, this flaky, buttery crust is a versatile go-to.
You can find more homestead dessert favorites on our Desserts Page — and we’d love to hear what kind of pies you’re baking this season!
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