Perfect Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar until well combined. Sift the flour if needed.
2. Add the diced butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork or your hands until the dough holds together.
4. Gather the dough into a ball, divide it in half, and flatten each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit your pie pan. Roll from the center outward, maintaining an even thickness.
6. Gently transfer the dough to the pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges to create a decorative border.
7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.