Lemon Zest Pie Crust

Prep time: 30 min

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Description

With citrus flavor from zest and juice, this easy lemon zest pie crust recipe makes the ultimate base for pies and tarts and a variety of fillings.

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup white sugar

• 7 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed

• 3 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• 1 small lemon, juiced

• 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

1 Sift flour and sugar into a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until pea-sized.

2 Make a well in flour mixture; pour in 3 tablespoons water and lemon zest and carefully fold into flour mixture until lightly combined.

3 Make another well; pour in lemon juice and lightly fold into dough. Repeat with vanilla extract. Add more water if needed to bring dough together.

4 Form dough into 2 equal-sized discs; cover in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator before using, at least 30 minutes.