Basic Homemade Pie Dough
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Serves: 9-inch single-crust pie
 
This dough is a basic recipe that requires minimal ingredients but results in a flaky crust that will impress everyone!
Ingredients
  • 1¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • 3 Tbsp. cold water
Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer, stir together the flour, sugar and salt in the mixer bowl.
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter and toss with a fork to coat with the flour mixture.
  3. Mix on medium-low speed until the butter pieces are no larger than small peas, the texture should resemble coarse cornmeal.
  4. Add the water and mix on low speed just until the dough pulls together.
  5. Transfer the dough to a work surface, pat into a ball and flatten into a disk.
  6. *Makes enough dough for one 9-inch single-crust pie*
  7. If freezing for later use: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze until ready to use (dough will last up to 2 months in freezer).
  8. If pre-baking pie crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Flour your rolling surface and rolling pin. Place chilled dough disk onto a floured surface. Roll out the dough, rotating the dough as you go. Transfer the dough into the pie plate. Press the dough into the pie plate. Trim the edges. Crimp the edges using your fingers. Prick the bottom of pastry all over with a fork. Bake for about 30 minutes or until crust begins to color around the edges.
Recipe by The Well Dressed Kitchen at https://www.thewelldressedkitchen.com/desserts/tips-on-how-to-bake-the-perfect-pie-crust/