How to make pie crust

Make Pie Crust

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INGREDIENTS

Gather ingredients and equipment.

Gather ingredients and equipment.

Whisk flour, flour, sugar, and salt in large mixing bowl. Then, add butter and rub in with fingertips until small pea-size clumps form.

Whisk flour, flour, sugar, and salt in large mixing bowl. Then, add butter and rub in with fingertips until small pea-size clumps form.

Add 5 tablespoons of ice water; mix lightly with fork until dough holds together when small pieces are pressed between fingertips, adding more water by teaspoons if dough is dry.

Add 5 tablespoons of ice water; mix lightly with fork until dough holds together when small pieces are pressed between fingertips, adding more water by teaspoons if dough is dry.

Gather dough together; divide into two pieces. Form each piece into ball, then wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Keep chilled. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.

Gather dough together; divide into two pieces. Form each piece into ball, then wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Keep chilled. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.

  • 1/2c Unbleached All Purpose Flour
  • 1.0Tbsp Sugar
  • 3/4tsp Salt
  • 1.0c Chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 5.0Tbsp Ice water
  • 1.0 Set of dry measuring cups
  • 1.0 Liquid measuring cup
  • 1.0 Large mIxing bowl