Preparing the Crust
Ingredients for the Crust
Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups
Salt 1 teaspoon
Unsalted butter 1 cup (cold, diced)
Ice water 6-8 tablespoons
Steps to Make the Crust
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Cut in Butter: Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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