Pie Dough

Quick Summary: This recipe creates a simple and versatile all-butter pie dough, perfect for both sweet and savory pies.

Source: Traditional

>> servings: 2
In a large #mixing bowl{}, whisk together the @strong flour{284%g}, @salt{5%g}, and @sugar{30%g}.
 
Cut the cold @butter{227%g} into small cubes. Add the butter to the flour mixture. Using a #pastry blender{} or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
 
Gradually add @ice water{60-120%ml}, one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a #fork{} until the dough just begins to come together. Do not overmix.
 
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gently gather it into a ball. Flatten into a 1-inch thick disk.
 
Wrap the disk tightly in #plastic wrap{} and refrigerate for at least ~{30%minutes} before rolling out.