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All-Butter Piecrust

5 from 2 votes
Makes 1 (9-inch) crust

Ingredients
  

  • cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons (16 grams) granulated sugar
  • teaspoons (4.5 grams) kosher salt
  • cup (150 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 5 to 7 tablespoons (75 to 105 grams) ice water

Instructions

  • In the work bowl of a food processor, place flour, sugar, and salt; pulse until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture is crumbly and butter pieces are pea-size. Add 5 to 7 tablespoons (75 to 105 grams) ice water, 1 tablespoon (15 grams) at a time, pulsing until dough comes together.
  • Shape dough into a disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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