She’s the Goose
The Basic Series · No. I · The Foundation
One bowl, cold butter, a little patience. The foundation under every pie that follows.
Keep everything cold — the butter, the water, your hands if you can. Cold is what makes a crust flake.
Double crust for a 9-inch pie
Whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
Cut in the cold butter until only pea-sized pieces remain.
Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, just until the dough comes together — no more.
Divide into two discs.
Wrap and chill at least one hour before rolling.
Make the crust the day before. A rested dough rolls softer, and the work of a pie feels lighter when the hardest part is already done.