Foolproof All-Butter Dough For Double-Crust Pie
Introduction
There's nothing quite like a homemade pie, especially when it's made with a flaky, buttery crust. However, making pie dough from scratch can be intimidating for many home cooks. Fear not, because with this foolproof recipe for all-butter dough, you'll be making perfect pies in no time!
Ingredients
To make enough dough for a double-crust pie, you will need:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the ice water a tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork after each addition, until the dough comes together into a ball. You may not need to use all of the water.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
Tips for Success
• Use cold butter and ice water to keep the dough from getting too warm and melting.
• Don't overwork the dough, as this can cause it to become tough.
• If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add more ice water a tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
• If the dough is too wet and sticky, add more flour a tablespoon at a time until it becomes workable.
Conclusion
With this recipe and a few tips for success, you'll be making perfect pie crust every time. So go ahead and try it out – your taste buds will thank you!