Celery Free Classic Pie Dough
There is something deeply satisfying about making pie dough from scratch, and this classic version delivers that perfectly flaky, buttery crust that store-bought simply cannot match. The secret is in keeping the butter ice-cold and working it in until you have a mix of crumb-sized and pea-sized pieces — those uneven chunks are exactly what create those gorgeous, layered flakes once baked. Ice water added gradually keeps everything coming together without overworking the gluten, so the finished crust stays tender rather than tough. The dough rests in the refrigerator to relax and firm up, making it far easier to roll out cleanly when you're ready to bake. With just five pantry staples — flour, sugar, salt, butter, and water — there's nothing hidden or unexpected in this recipe, which makes it a genuinely worry-free choice for anyone navigating food sensitivities. It yields two disks, so you're set for a double-crust pie or you can freeze one for later. Whether you're filling it with fruit, custard, or a savory mixture, this dough is the reliable foundation every great pie deserves.
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8 servings
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes and chilled
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- 2
Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture and work them in with a pastry cutter or your fingertips, pressing each cube flat and breaking it into smaller pieces, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized and almond-sized butter pieces still visible throughout — this uneven texture is what creates flaky layers.
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