Homemade Pie Crust

Directions

• Step 1 To make in a food processor: Pulse together the flour and salt. Add the butter into flour and salt and pulse until the is covered in flour and the butter is the butter is the size of peas. Drizzle the water on top and pulse until dough comes together. The dough should not be watery or wet. *you may not need all the water.
• Step 2 To make by hand: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Sprinkle in the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or hands to cut the butter into the flour until the butter is the size of peas. Gradually drizzle the water on top, using a wooden spoon or hands to stir until dough comes together. The dough should not be watery or wet. *you may not need all the water.
• Step 3 Shape the dough into ball and flatten. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The dough can be frozen for up to 1 month- make sure the dough is tightly wrapped in plastic wrap before freezing. If using frozen dough make sure to thaw in the refrigerator before using.
• Step 4 Lightly dust counter with flour and roll the dough out to a round 2 1/2 inches larger than a 9 inch pie plate or 3 1/2 inches larger than a 9 inch deep dish pie dish or cast iron skillet. Transfer the dough to the pie plate and carefully form to edges. Trim the dough to an even 1/2 inch all around and fold it under the rim. Use your fingers to crimp the crust along the rim.
• Step 5 Ready to add your filling and bake.