Turmeric Free Classic Pie Dough
Few things in baking feel as satisfying as making pie dough completely from scratch, and this classic version delivers that beautifully flaky, buttery crust that store-bought simply cannot match. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just flour, sugar, salt, butter, and ice water — so there's nothing hidden or unexpected lurking in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since pre-made pastry products and spice blends can sometimes carry surprising additions that complicate otherwise straightforward recipes. Here, every component is clean and easy to verify at a glance. The technique is all about keeping the butter cold and working it in unevenly, which is exactly what creates those gorgeous, layered flakes once the dough hits the oven. Resting the dough in the refrigerator gives the gluten time to relax, making it far easier to roll out smoothly without tearing. Whether you're filling it with fruit, custard, or a savory mixture, this is the reliable foundation that makes every pie worth the effort.
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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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