Ingredients :
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ cups cold butter (unsalted)
• Ice-cold water (as needed)
• Optional: pinch of salt
Dough is folded several times to create layers — that’s the secret to the puff!
Homemade Pie Crust
Ingredients:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup salted butter (cold, cubed)
• ½ cup ice-cold water
• Optional: 1 tsp sugar for sweet pies
Easier to roll, no lamination required. Just mix, chill, and roll!
What’s the Difference?
• Puff pastry: relies on lamination (folding and rolling) to trap air and create rise
• Pie crust: aims for tenderness and structure, not layers
Use puff pastry when you want flaky, elevated texture. Use pie crust when you want buttery, stable structure.
