Seeds Free Classic Pie Dough
A truly great pie starts with the crust, and this one delivers that perfect balance of buttery richness and satisfying flake every single time. The short ingredient list — flour, sugar, salt, butter, and ice water — keeps things beautifully simple, and every item is naturally free from seeds and seed-derived oils, so there's no label-scanning required. The real secret is keeping the butter ice-cold and leaving those irregular pea- and almond-sized pieces intact as you work; that uneven texture is exactly what creates those gorgeous, layered flakes once the crust hits the oven. Resting the dough in the fridge for at least an hour lets the gluten relax and the butter firm back up, which makes rolling it out smooth and stress-free. Whether you're filling it with a classic fruit filling or a savory quiche, this dough handles it all with ease. It also makes two disks, so you can wrap one tightly and keep it in the fridge for a second pie later in the week — a small detail that feels like a gift to your future self.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!