Homemade pie dough requires just a handful of ingredients — flour, butter (lard or shortening also work), salt, sugar, water — to achieve flaky goodness.
Quick Shortcut
You can make pie dough by hand, it just takes longer. The easiest way is to use a food processor. First, combine the dry ingredients. Then cut the fat into the flour. Make sure it’s cold and cut into small pieces.
Add Water
Add iced water, one tablespoon at a time. You may not need it all depending on the humidity. Pulse until it just comes together, then stop — don’t over-process.
Don't Overwork
If you still see bits of butter, that’s good. They’ll cook into buttery, flaky pockets of flavor.
Wrap It Up
Remove the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap and fold into a package.
Ready to Roll
The last step before baking: Roll the wrapped dough flat and put it in the fridge for at least an hour, although overnight is best.
