Ina Garten Quiche Crust Recipe
If you enjoy baking simple and classic dishes, this Ina Garten Quiche Crust Recipe is a perfect choice. It is buttery, flaky, and very easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
Prepare Dry Ingredients
- Add flour, salt, and sugar to a bowl. Mix gently until everything is evenly combined.
Add Cold Butter
- Add cold butter cubes to the flour. Cut them in using a fork or pastry cutter.
Create Crumb Texture
- Mix until butter looks like small peas. Do not overmix or press too hard.
Add Ice Water
- Add ice water slowly. Stir just until the dough begins to come together.
Form the Dough
- Gently press dough into a ball. Do not knead or overwork it.
Chill the Dough
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Chill for at least thirty minutes before rolling.
Roll the Dough
- Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a round shape.
Transfer to Dish
- Carefully place dough into the pie dish. Press it gently into the base.
Trim and Shape
- Trim excess dough and shape edges neatly with your fingers.
Bake the Crust
- Prick the base with a fork. Bake until lightly golden and crisp.
Notes
Always use cold butter for flaky texture.
Do not skip chilling the dough.
Handle dough gently to avoid toughness.
Use ice water, not warm water.
Blind bake for wet quiche fillings.
Let crust cool slightly before filling.