Pie Dough Recipe
A classic, flaky pie dough that works beautifully for both sweet and savory recipes. Made with frozen butter for maximum flakiness, this versatile dough rests before rolling to ensure tender, bakery-style results every time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter frozen
- 2 tablespoons sugar sweet version only
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ cup ice-cold water
Instructions
- Grate the frozen butter into the flour, salt, and sugar (if making the sweet version).
- Use a bench cutter to gently cut the butter into the flour mixture until evenly distributed.
- Add ice-cold water a little at a time, mixing gently, until the dough comes together into a solid ball.
- The dough should be firm and cohesive, not tacky; add water as needed to reach the correct consistency.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling out.
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