Pie Crust (Butter)
This recipe makes two pie crusts, which is sufficient for one double-crust pie (e.g. blueberry) or two single-crust pies (e.g. pumpkin).
Ingredients
- 2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea or table salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2” cubes
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) very cold water
Additional Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Directions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl. Add butter and combine with pastry blender until butter chunks are approximately pea-sized.
- Add water and mix (first with rubber spatula then with hands) until combined.
- Break into two (approximately) equal chunks, form both chunks into rounds, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Dust rolling surface with flour and roll into circle.
Source
Smitten Kitchen for ingredients and method