All Butter, Really Flaky Pie Dough

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Total Time
2 hours
Prep Time
1 hour
Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
(200)

Ingredients

one dobule or two single-crust pies
  • 2 1/2 cups (325 grams) flour
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 grams) fine sea or table salt
  • 1 cup (8 ounces or 225 grams) unsalted butter, very cold
DairyIntermediateThanksgivingChristmas
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

If your kitchen is warm, keep your ingredients cold to maintain the butter's texture.
Visible butter flecks in the dough are crucial for flakiness.
Refrigerate the dough if it becomes too soft while handling.
The dough can be stored in the fridge for about a week or longer if wrapped well in the freezer.
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