Pie Crust

Makes 1 covered pie, 2 uncovered pies, or many pastries.

Special Equipment
Food processor

Ingredients

Dry
12 oz 100%flour
½ tsp 0.7%*salt
Optional: up to ½ cup sugar
Wet
2 sticks (1 cup) 66.4%*butter, frozen
7 tbsp 30.9%*ice water
1 tbsp 4.4%*apple cider vinegar

Method

Food Processor Method

  • Add dry ingredients to the food processor and pulse to incorporate
  • Add cubed butter and pulse until it's in pea-sized pieces
  • Run the food processor and drizzle in the liquid, continuing until a dough is formed
  • Transfer dough to a work surface, remove the blade, and form into a ball
  • Flatten, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least an hour, overnight is fine

Freeze & Grate Method

Prep

  • Freeze butter

Production

  • Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl
  • Grate in frozen butter and use a fork to make sure all the pieces are coated
  • Sprinkle vinegar and water over a couple spoons at a time, mixing with the fork
  • Transfer to a work surface and use your hands to bring the dough into a tight round ball
  • Flatten, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least an hour, overnight is fine