Perfect Pie Crust Follow these measurements exactly 1 3/4 to 2 cups flour dash of salt dash of sugar dash of cinnamon 2/3 stick of real butter, softened 1/3 cup cold water With a fork mix flour with everything except water. Once the butter is worked into the flour as much as you can add water. Roll out thin. This pie crust is perfect. Makes 2 pie shells (so 1 top and 1 bottom shell)