Perfect Processor Pie Pastry

Effortlessly create flaky, buttery perfection with this *Perfect Processor Pie Pastry* recipe—your ultimate guide to mastering pie crust. Designed with simplicity and precision, this pastry comes together in just minutes using a food processor, ensuring the ideal balance of tender texture and rich flavor. Cold, cubed unsalted butter is pulsed into all-purpose flour along with a touch of salt and optional sugar, while a splash of ice water and apple cider vinegar ensures a perfectly pliable dough every time. The result? A versatile, crowd-pleasing pastry that's as perfect for sweet fruit pies as it is for savory quiches. Make-ahead convenience shines here, as the dough can be refrigerated or frozen for future baking projects. Whether you're a pie novice or a seasoned baker, this recipe is your key to effortless, bakery-quality results at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional for sweet pastry)
• 6 tablespoons ice water
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar (if using). Pulse a few times to mix the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter into the food processor. Pulse 8-10 times, or until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Be careful not to over-process.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the ice water and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice). With the processor running in short pulses, gradually drizzle the liquid into the flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just starts to come together. Stop as soon as it clumps—avoid adding too much water.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a clean surface. Divide it into two equal portions, gently shape each into a disk, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Step 5

Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 days, before rolling out and using for your desired pie recipe.

Step 6

For longer storage, the wrapped dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2866.4

Total Fat 197.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 523.6mg	0%
Sodium 1202.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 152.0IU	0%
Calcium 91.8mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 375.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.8%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 33.6%