Butter Flaky Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and sugar.
2. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the water and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
6. Transfer the dough to a pie plate and crimp the edges.
7. Chill the crust for about 30 minutes before baking.
8. Bake the crust according to the recipe instructions.

Interesting Facts

• Butter is the secret to a flaky crust.
• Be sure to chill the dough before baking to prevent shrinkage.
• You can use a food processor to mix the dough instead of a pastry blender.