Foolproof Pie Dough
As mentioned, this Pie Dough is "foolproof". It's flaky with a buttery taste; the perfect dough for all your favorite recipes using pie dough
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen tips & tricks
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 cup ice water, plus more if needed
Directions
- Grate frozen butter over the bowl of a food processor.
- To this, add flour and sea salt. Pulse for 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Transfer the flour mixture to a mixing bowl (preferably stainless steel). Add 1 to 2 tsp. ice water to the mixture and using a fork, stir gently. Repeat, stirring after each addition, until the mixture holds together. To test, grab a small amount in your hand and firmly squeeze it – if it holds together, it’s ready otherwise continue adding water.
- Gather the dough and form a disk. Wrap the disk tightly in plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours before rolling it out.
- When ready to roll, lightly dust a work surface with flour as well as the chilled dough and rolling pin. Roll it down to about a 10 ½-inch diameter so it fits in a 9-inch pie plate.
Notes
Footnote: Place your water in the freezer until small ice crystals form on the surface