Effortless Laminated Pie Crust
A foolproof recipe for a flaky, delicious laminated pie crust, perfect for any occasion. This make-ahead dough is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering.
Equipment Needed
- Fork
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 285.00 gramsCold Unsalted Butter(Cut into cubes)
- 385.00 gramsAll-Purpose Flour(Gluten-Free Blend recommended)
- 28.00 gramsGranulated Sugar(For added sweetness)
- 2.00 teaspoonsKosher Salt(Diamond Crystal recommended)
- 1.00 tablespoonApple Cider Vinegar(For moisture)
- 115.00 gramsIce Water(Very cold)
Instructions
Combine vinegar and ice water in a liquid measuring cup.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Add butter to the flour mixture and gently rub until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in half of the ice water mixture.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Gently work the flour into the water with a fork until the dough just comes together.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth and no longer sticky.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Form the dough into a square, approximately 1.5 inches thick, and cut into quarters.
Estimated time: 4 minutes
Stack two quarters on top of each other, press into a square, and repeat with the remaining quarters.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days.
Estimated time: 120 minutes
Roll out the dough to desired thickness and use for your favorite pie.
Estimated time: 10 minutes