A truly great pie starts with the crust, and this one delivers that perfect shatter-and-melt texture that store-bought versions can never quite match. With just five straightforward ingredients — flour, salt, sugar, butter, and ice water — there's no room for hidden oils or tropical fats that can sneak into pre-made pastry products. The secret is keeping that butter ice-cold and working it in until you still see pea-sized pieces, which is exactly what creates those gorgeous flaky layers once it hits the oven. Chilling the dough before rolling is a non-negotiable step here, and it pays off with a crust that holds its shape beautifully without shrinking or cracking. Whether you're filling it with fruit, custard, or a savory quiche, this buttery base is endlessly versatile and completely made from scratch on your own terms.
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Whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until combined.
Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture and work them in with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces still visible throughout.
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