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Step 1
*Makes 2 pie crustPrepare the crust: Place the flour and ½ teaspoon salt into a food processor fitted with a blade
Step 2
Pulse 3-4 times to combine
Step 3
Add the cold butter
Step 4
Pulse 8 to 12 times, until the butter is the size of peas
Step 5
Pour the ice water (without the ice) down the feed tube
Step 6
Pulse 4-5 times to combine
Step 7
If the dough hasn't completely come together yet, that's OK
Step 8
Dump it out onto a floured surface and finish bringing the pie dough together with your hands
Step 9
Form the dough into 2 evenly sized balls, flatten each slightly and wrap in plastic wrap
Step 10
Chill for at least one hour before rolling out.When you are ready to use the pie crust, work with one round of dough at a time
Step 11
Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll the dough round out on a lightly floured surface into a 14-inch circle, with a thickness of about 1/4-inch
Step 12
Carefully transfer it to your pie plate or tart pan and trim the edges as-needed
Step 13
Place in the fridge to chill until ready to use.Note: pie dough can be frozen for up to three months
Step 14
Simply store it wrapped tightly in plastic wrap
Step 15
When you’re ready to use it, thaw it in the fridge overnight and then roll it out as stated in the recipe