Basics

Pie Crust

A flaky, buttery double-crust for pies. Makes enough for one 9-inch double-crust pie (or two single crusts).

Prep20 min
Total20 min
Serves2
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2 ½ cupall-purpose flour
1 tspsalt
1 tbspgranulated sugar
1 cupunsalted butter, cold and cubed
6 tbspice waterplus more as needed
  1. 1

    Whisk flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture looks like coarse meal with pea-sized butter chunks visible.

  3. 3

    Drizzle in ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork, until the dough just holds together when pinched. Do not overwork.

  4. 4

    Divide in half, shape into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).

  5. 5

    Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick before using.

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