Ingredients
Dry
- 12 oz flour
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- Optional: up to 1⁄2 cup sugar
Wet
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, frozen
- 7 tbsp ice water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Food Processor Method
- Add dry ingredients to the food processor and pulse to incorporate
- Add cubed butter and pulse until it’s in pea-sized pieces
- Run the food processor and drizzle in the liquid, continuing until a dough is formed
- Transfer dough to a work surface, remove the blade, and form into a ball
- Flatten, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least an hour, overnight is fine
Freeze & Grate Method
Prep
Production
- Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl
- Grate in frozen butter and use a fork to make sure all the pieces are coated
- Sprinkle vinegar and water over a couple spoons at a time, mixing with the fork
- Transfer to a work surface and use your hands to bring the dough into a tight round ball
- Flatten, wrap in plastic, and chill in the fridge for at least an hour, overnight is fine
Notes
This makes 1 covered pie or 2 uncovered pies or many pastries.