ALL-BUTTER PIE DOUGH

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This all-butter pie crust relies on a hint of red wine vinegar for balance and it's tenderizing effects.

Provided by Paula Haney

Categories     Pie     Dessert     Pastry     Butter

Yield Makes one double-crust pie or two single-crust pies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 3/4 (196 grams) sticks unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon (12 grams) red wine vinegar
1/2 cup (118 grams) cold water
2 1/4 cups (333 grams) all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons (6.5 grams) kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon (6.5 grams) granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Cut the butter into 1/2-inch (13-mm) cubes. Freeze 5 Tbsp. (70 grams) for 20 minutes or overnight; chill the remaining 1 1/8 sticks in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Stir the red wine vinegar into the cold water and set aside.
  • Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 5 or 6 times to combine.
  • Add the chilled butter and mix for 25 to 30 seconds, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add the frozen butter and pulse 15 to 20 times, until the butter is in pea-sized pieces.
  • Add 6 tablespoons of the vinegar water and pulse 6 times. The dough should start to look crumbly. Test the dough by squeezing a small amount in the palm of your hand. If it easily holds together, it is done. If not, add 1/2 Tbsp. of the vinegar water and pulse 3 more times. Repeat this process as needed until the dough holds together.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead together until smooth; dough should never come together in the food processor.
  • Divide the dough into 2 equal parts and roll each into a ball. Flatten the balls slightly and wrap separately in plastic wrap. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator until ready to use, at least 20 minutes but preferably overnight.

Portia Moses
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I love this pie dough recipe. It's so versatile and can be used for both sweet and savory pies.


Fahmi Maxamuud jamac
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This pie dough is the best! It's so easy to make and always turns out flaky and delicious.


Michel Gankui
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I'm so glad I found this pie dough recipe. It's the perfect addition to my baking repertoire.


Ali Syed
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This pie dough is a must-try for any baker. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Hijacked3909 Bell
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I've made this pie dough several times and it's always turned out perfect.


Brock Thomas
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This pie dough is the best I've ever used. It's so flaky and buttery.


Don Gida
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I love that this pie dough can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to whip up a pie when I'm short on time.


Yah Keem
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This pie dough is perfect for making hand pies. They're so easy to make and always a hit with my kids.


ROTICH ROBIN
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I used this pie dough to make a peach pie and it was the best peach pie I've ever had.


Naveed Nazeer
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I'm not a big baker, but this pie dough recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Roy Ishan
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This pie dough is a game-changer! It makes the best pies I've ever tasted.


Oluwa Loni
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I've been using this pie dough recipe for years and it never fails me.


Arnetra Fuller
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This pie dough is amazing! It's so flaky and flavorful.


Abdul Audu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect pie dough for my holiday pies.


Victory Israel
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I've tried many pie dough recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite.


Jaye Stovall Akintonde
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This pie dough recipe is a keeper! It's so versatile and can be used for both sweet and savory pies.


Purna Shreejana
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced baker, but it turned out great! The dough was easy to work with and the pie turned out delicious.


Gulam Nabi
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I've made this pie dough several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sebastien Lamare
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I love that this recipe uses all butter instead of shortening. It gives the pie dough a much richer flavor.


John Saunderson
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This is the best pie dough recipe I've ever used! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly flaky and golden brown.