Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1-1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter (chilled)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ice water (you may need a little more or less)

Instruction

  • Double the ingredients for a double crust pie.
  • Chill the butter for 10 minutes or so in the freezer.
  • Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Use the big side of the grater and grate in the butter, stopping to stir every once in awhile to cover the butter shreds with flour and keep them separate.
  • Return the butter to the freezer for a few minutes when it starts to get warm. This is important!
  • Stir the butter and flour mixture to make sure all the butter shreds are coated in flour.
  • Slowly add the water, a little at a time, stirring with a fork.
  • The dough is ready when it holds together without crumbling. You may need a little more or less water. If you need more water add it a teaspoon at a time.
  • Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Dust the counter with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Add to pie plate and crimp edges.
  • Freeze for 10 minutes before using as directed in your recipe.