Pie Crust

Flaky, buttery, foolproof

Prep: Cook: Makes: 2 crusts

Ingredients

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  • 2½ cups flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cubed
  • ½ cup ice water

Instructions

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  1. Pulse flour, sugar, salt in food processor.
  2. Add butter, pulse until pea-sized pieces remain.
  3. Drizzle in ice water, pulse until dough just comes together.
  4. Divide in half, flatten into disks.
  5. Wrap in plastic, refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll on floured surface to 12-inch circle.
  7. Fit into pie plate, trim, crimp edges.
  8. Chill before filling.

Notes

  • Keep everything cold.
  • Don't overwork the dough.
  • Visible butter pieces = flaky crust.

Serious Eats / Stella Parks (BraveTart tested)