Perfect Pie Crust

Yield: 2 single crusts

Prep: 15 mins
Start to Finish: 15 mins

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and pulse until largest pieces are the size of peas. In a cup, combine water and vinegar; drizzle, a little at a time (just using amount needed), while pulsing, into flour mixture until a dough just starts to form (mixture will appear dry but will form a soft dough when pressed with fingers). If dough still crumbles, pulse in a little more water mixture.

2. Turn dough out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and quickly form a ball by gathering together and pressing with hands. Halve and wrap each piece in plastic wrap, pressing to flatten into disks. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Make Ahead Tip

Can be made ahead. Place wrapped disks in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator at least 5 hours before using. Makes 2 single crusts.