Gramma's Favorite Pie Dough
Discover the magic of baking with "Gramma's Favorite Pie Dough," a time-honored recipe that combines simplicity with perfection. This foolproof crust is made with a blend of pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and a touch of salt, elevated by the richness of cold, cubed butter and a hint of apple cider vinegar for extra tenderness. The secret to its flaky texture lies in working the butter just enough to create pea-sized pockets, ensuring a dough that bakes up light and crisp. With just 20 minutes of hands-on prep time, this versatile pie dough recipe can be refrigerated for up to two days, making it conveniently ready for your next baking project. Whether you're crafting sweet fruit pies or savory tarts, this all-purpose crust guarantees a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth foundation that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
- 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Step 2
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Step 3
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the ice water and apple cider vinegar.
Step 4
Gradually drizzle the ice water mixture into the flour and butter mixture, one tablespoon at a time. Gently toss the mixture with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough begins to hold together but is not sticky.
Step 5
Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and gently gather it into a ball. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days) before rolling out.
Step 6
Remove one dough disk from the refrigerator and allow it to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to the desired size for your pie dish.
Step 7
Use the pie dough as desired for your recipe. Repeat with the second dough disk for a double-crust pie if needed.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (650.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2840.7 |
| Total Fat 194.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 122.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 516.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2398.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 241.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.3g | |
| Protein 33.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 91.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 375.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories