Pie Crust

Ingredients

1. 1

   Step 1

   Combine dry ingredients

   • Ingredients:
     • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
     • 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
     • 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
   • Action: Pulse in a food processor or whisk in a bowl to combine.
2. 2

   Step 2

   Cut in butter

   • Ingredients:
     • 1/2 pounds cold unsalted butter, diced
   • Action: Pulse until the butter is pea-sized and the mixture looks sandy.
3. 3

   Step 3

   Add ice water

   • Ingredients:
     • 7 tablespoons ice water
   • Action: Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing just until the dough clumps.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Shape and chill

   • Ingredients:
     • Dough
   • Action: Divide into two disks, wrap, and chill 1 hour before rolling.

Step insights

• Minimal mixing keeps gluten low for a tender crust.

Equipment

• Food processor or pastry cutter

• Mixing bowl

• Plastic wrap

• Rolling pin