My Absolute FAVORITE All Butter Pie Crust Recipe

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A prepared pie crust with fluted edges in a pie pan.

I’m a self-proclaimed pie fanatic and this easy, All Butter Pie Crust is my absolute favorite pie crust recipe! It’s super flaky, easy to make, and comes together quickly!

I’m here to teach you how to make a homemade pie crust that will be so easy, so delicious, and so flaky without any stress! Making a pie crust from scratch is one of the most intimidating recipes that a home baker will encounter. Yeast bread is almost equal, and I cannot only teach you how to make both, but I can make you an expert!

Your pie crust texture is 100% dependent on the fat that you choose to use. I’ve experimented with it all, and I’ve got a suggestion for you.

If you’re a beginner and you’ve already struggled with making a homemade pie crust recipe, let’s take a step back and make my mom’s fail-proof pie crust recipe. It is so easy and the addition of egg and vinegar along with using cold shortening makes for a really easy pie crust recipe.

However, if you’re really looking for the best pie crust recipe that’s not difficult and really brings flavor and texture, well that’s an all butter pie crust.

Ingredients in an All Butter Pie Crust

Making a flaky pie crust is one of the most basic recipes with perfectly basic ingredients:

  • Flour: Forms the structure of the crust — it provides the gluten network that holds everything together while still allowing for a tender, flaky texture.
  • Salt: Enhances flavor and balances the richness of the butter.
  • Butter: The star of the crust! Cold butter creates steam pockets as it melts during baking, giving you that tender, flaky texture and rich buttery flavor.
  • Ice Water: Brings the dough together without activating too much gluten. The cold temperature keeps the butter from melting before baking, which helps maintain flakiness.
  • Sugar: I’ve found it does not sweeten the crust but does create a flakier, more golden crust.

**Keep reading to find out why I made this an all butter pie crust recipe! 

How to Pick the Best Source of Fat for Your Pie Crust

There are a few different fats that you can use for a pie crust. I’ve used lard a few times, but honestly I don’t find it to be worth it. Here’s a breakdown of each fat and why I’ve settled on butter.

Using Lard in Pie Crust

  • Pros: Lard produces an extremely crisp, flaky crust. Its melting point is higher than butter, so it doesn’t soften as quickly while you handle it so you can really bust out a good crust.
  • Cons: I don’t like lard because it’s too darn hard to find a good quality lard. And your pie can 100% taste like whatever lard you use. No thanks.

Using Shortening in Pie Crust

I have absolutely nothing against shortening. It’s cheaper to

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My Absolute FAVORITE Pie Crust Recipe [+Video]

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My Absolute FAVORITE Pie Crust Recipe [+Video]

A prepared pie crust with fluted edges in a pie pan.

I’m a self-proclaimed pie fanatic and this easy, All Butter Pie Crust is my absolute favorite pie crust recipe! It’s super flaky, easy to make, and comes together quickly!

I’m here to teach you how to make a homemade pie crust that will be so easy, so delicious, and so flaky without any stress! Making a pie crust from scratch is one of the most intimidating recipes that a home baker will encounter. A yeast bread is almost equal, and I can not only teach you how to make both, but I can make you an expert!

Your pie crust texture is 100% dependent on the fat that you choose to use. I’ve experimented with it all, and I’ve got a suggestion for you.

If you’re a beginner and you’ve already struggled with making a homemade pie crust, let’s take a step back and make my mom’s fail-proof pie crust recipe. It is so easy and the addition of egg and vinegar along with using cold shortening makes for a really easy pie crust recipe.

However, if you’re really looking for the best pie crust recipe that’s not difficult and really brings flavor and texture, well that’s an all butter pie crust.

Ingredients in an All Butter Pie Crust

Making a flaky pie crust is one of the most basic recipes with perfectly basic ingredients:

  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Ice Water
  • Sugar

You’ll notice this recipe adds a touch of sugar, which I’ve found does not sweeten the crust but does create a flakier, more golden crust.

Keep reading to find out why I made this an all butter pie crust recipe! 

How to Pick the Best Source of Fat for Your Pie Crust

There are a few different fats that you can use for a pie crust. I’ve used lard a few times, but honestly I don’t find it to be worth it. Here’s a breakdown of each fat and why I’ve settled on butter.

Using Lard in Pie Crust

  • Pros: Lard produces an extremely crisp, flaky crust. Its melting point is higher than butter, so it doesn’t soften as quickly while you handle it so you can really bust out a good crust.
  • Cons: I don’t like lard because it’s too darn hard to find a good quality lard. And your pie can 100% taste like whatever lard you use. No thanks.

Using Shortening in Pie Crust

I have absolutely nothing against shortening. It’s cheaper to buy than butter, so there’s that going for us. Sometimes I use both shortening and butter so that I can get in the flavor but still end up with a decorative crust.

  • Pros: Shortening has a higher melting point than any other fat, so it’s easy to cut into pie dough and roll out. It’s also awesome when making any kind of decorative pie crust, because doughs made with shortening hold their shape the best during baking.
  • Cons:
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Wild Blueberry Pie with Shortbread Crust

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Wild Blueberry Pie with Shortbread Crust

a photo of a whole baked wild blueberry pie in a shortbread crust with a streusel topping and a vanilla glaze.

This wild blueberry pie is topped with a brown sugar streusel (I know, streusels are life!) and the shortbread crust is so rich and buttery!

I don’t know that there’s a huge benefit to me posting pie recipes every few months. No one seems to love pie exactly like me online. IRL? Yes, because my people are in fact “my people” and they get the pie love. Hence why we are friends. One in particular, Janelle, she just gets me. We would be the best travel-to-eat companions. Obviously when I saw her at a party holding a pie it was the first one I had to try. 

And that was the best idea. 

This is that pie. 

She is the genius that combined lots of wonderful recipes from bloggers across the web to create the ultimate blueberry crumble pie. And in case you even dared to ignore it, the streusel crumble on top is the most glorious element of the show.

Actually, I think Janelle hit gold by going for wild blueberries (most grocery stores now sell them in the freezer department) which transform this pie. This is sure to be one of your new favorite summer desserts!

Ingredients for Blueberry Pie

There are three components to this recipe so it looks like a lot of ingredients but most of them overlap to it’s really just a short list. Here is what you will need:

Shortbread Crust

  • Flour: regular all purpose
  • Powdered Sugar: all the sweetness without the grainy texture of granulated sugar
  • Butter: unsalted is preferred
  • Vanilla: adds flavor
  • Almond Extract: adds flavor
  • Salt: enhances all the flavors

Filling

  • Wild Blueberries: you can use frozen if needed
  • Lemon Zest and Juice: fresh is best
  • Sugar: regular granulated, it balances the tartness of the berries
  • Cornaby’s EZ Gel: thickens the filling
  • Salt: enhances the sweetness

Streusel Topping

  • Flour: all purpose
  • Brown Sugar: adds richness and sweetness to the streusel crumble
  • Sugar: a little more sweetness
  • Salt: cuts the sweetness
  • Butter: unsalted is preferred

Optional Glaze

  • Powdered Sugar: adds sweetness to balance the acidity of the lemon juice
  • Lemon Juice: must be fresh
  • Milk: thins out the glaze a little

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

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The Flakiest Savory Beef Pot Pie

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The Flakiest Savory Beef Pot Pie

a photo of a bowl full of a serving of beef pot pie that is loaded with vegetables and topped with a golden pie crust.

Savory indulgent beef pot pie that is loaded with vegetables and topped with flaky, golden puff pastry! It’s pure comfort food!

I mean, it was bound to happen. Our readers are in love with our chicken pot pie, and in fact it’s one of the most popular recipes on our site. But with all of you requesting a few more beef recipes I couldn’t resist a savory beef pot pie recipe. Is it possible to have too many pot pies?

I think not!

What started out one way ended up an entirely different way and I’m ridiculously pleased with the results. And no one is happier than Cade, he says it’s one of his new favorite dinners. 🙂

Ingredients for Beef Pot Pie

You’ll start by pulling your puff pastry sheet out of the freezer and letting it thaw slightly. The rest of the ingredients you will need are here:

  • Puff Pastry – found in the freezer section of the grocery store by the pie crusts
  • Beef Roast – chuck roast is my preferred cut, but a top sirloin or round roast would also work, you could even use ground beef for a budget friendly option
  • Salt – flavor
  • Pepper – flavor
  • Yellow Onion – adds so much to the depth of flavor, see section below for using onions if you are not a fan of onions
  • Garlic – flavor
  • Carrots – go with real carrots that you peel and slice, no baby carrots
  • Celery – flavor and texture
  • Peas – I love these bright pops of flavor and color. They get added right before adding the filling to the baking dish so they don’t get too mushy.
  • Flour – thickens the filling
  • Rosemary – fresh is best, but you can use dried if you need to, 1 sprig fresh = 1 teaspoon dried
  • Bay Leaf – adds so much flavor, remove it before adding the filling to the baking dish
  • Thyme – fresh is preferred, but if you need to use dried, 1 teaspoon fresh = 1/3 teaspoon dried
  • Beef Broth – the base of the gravy that the meat and veggies will simmer in and become the delicious filling
  • Balsamic Vinegar – add sweetness and tanginess to the gravy
  • Worcestershire Sauce – our preferred brand is Lea & Perrins and it is essential! It adds great umami flavor!
  • Dijon Mustard – adds to the depth of flavor in the gravy
  • Whole Milk – used for the egg wash
  • Egg – used for the egg wash that will make crust beautifully golden

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card down below.

What If You Hate Onions?

I heard you all loud and clear on instagram, you either love or absolutely hate onions and there’s not really any who are in between. So can you substitute onions in a recipe? Well, in my personal opinion, no.

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My Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe [+Video]

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My Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe [+Video]

A chicken pot pie, baked to a perfect golden brown with a sprig of fresh thyme on top. The pie dish is sitting on a blue and white striped kitchen towel.

This Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe is made completely from scratch! It has a buttery, flaky crust and the most luscious chicken and vegetable filling!

Between our famous Chili recipe and this chicken pot pie recipe I’M CONVINCED that as much as we are always looking for the newest thing we actually crave the comfort of the past.

Chicken Pot Pie (From Scratch!)

I remember my mom bringing home a frozen pot pie from the store on the nights that she was just too crazy busy to make it from scratch. Back then that was the norm, you know? Convenience items weren’t thought twice about because they were there to help moms get dinner on the table.

Since that time, I’d forgotten about pot pie until years and years ago we had a homemade one from a friend and it was comfort food perfection! We’ve had our chicken pot pie soup on the blog for a long time, but we’ve needed a classic chicken pot pie. Sadly it’s taken me until now to develop the perfect pie crust and chicken pot pie filling, but here it is!

I mean, the crust had to be buttery and flaky but still hold up to the filling and my gosh, that filling needed to be perfect! None of this watery mumbo jumbo. And no, it should not taste like chicken gravy either. It should be a perfect sauce with well seasoned big pieces of chicken in it. Rotisserie chicken is a must to achieve that. Not only is it easier, but the flavor and texture are meant to be!

Gather all your loved ones near and dive in to this homemade pot pie! The crust is flaky and perfectly encases the rich and creamy chicken and vegetable filling. It is comfort in every single bite!

What’s Needed for Homemade Chicken Pot Pie?

This easy chicken pot pie recipe has two main parts: the homemade pot pie crust and the veggie-packed filling. Here’s what you’ll need to make this chicken pot pie from scratch:

For the Crust

  • All-purpose flour
  • Butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Salt
  • Water

For the Filling

  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Carrots, peas, and corn
  • Yellow onion
  • Celery
  • Garlic
  • Nutmeg
  • Fresh thyme
  • Chicken broth
  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Water

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe at the end of this post. This is meant to just be an overview of the ingredients you’ll need.

How to Make Chicken Pot Pie

Step 1: Make the Chicken Pot Pie Crust

A pot pie requires a special

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