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February 19, 2025

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This is by far the best pie crust I've ever had! The dough is surprisingly simple to make and always comes out tender, flaky, and buttery. I promise, it's worth the extra 15 minutes to take your pies from good to absolutely amazing!

The Best Damn Pie Crust Of Your Life
The Best Damn Pie Crust Of Your Life
The Best Damn Pie Crust Of Your Life
The Best Damn Pie Crust Of Your Life
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The Best Damn Pie Crust Of Your Life

Ingredients

Pie Crusts
Milk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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By hand: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, and Kosher salt. Toss the butter cubes in the flour to coat. Using your fingers, "rub" the butter into the flour until you have a mix of long, shaggy pieces and pea-sized chunks. Work quickly to avoid melting the butter.
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In a food processor: Combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and Kosher salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a couple of times to combine. Add the butter cubes to the flour and toss to coat with a fork. Pulse the mixture about 8-12 times, just until the butter is pea-sized. Pour the mixture into a large bowl.
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Combine the apple cider vinegar and ice water in a small measuring cup. Slowly drizzle the vinegar-water over the flour mixture, running your fingers through the flour to make sure everything is incorporated. Knead everything together just until you have a dry, shaggy dough.**
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Tip the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few more times, just until the dough is smooth and there are no more dry spots. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Pat each piece into a 1-inch thick disc and wrap in plastic wrap or a reusable zipper bag.***
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Refrigerate the dough for at least an hour, preferably overnight. The dough can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.****

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Ice Cold Butter Magic 🧊
    Cut butter into small cubes and freeze for 15 minutes before mixing to ensure maximum flakiness and prevent gluten development.
  • Vinegar's Secret Weapon 🥧
    The apple cider vinegar helps prevent gluten formation, resulting in an incredibly tender and delicate pie crust that melts in your mouth.
  • Minimal Handling Technique 👐
    Work the dough as little as possible - overmixing develops gluten and can make your crust tough instead of flaky and delicate.
  • Chill for Success 🌡️
    Always rest and chill your pie dough for at least 1 hour before rolling out, allowing the butter to re-solidify and create those perfect flaky layers.
  • Hydration is Key 💧
    Add ice water gradually, just until the dough comes together - too much liquid can make your crust dense and heavy.

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About the Cook

Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️

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