Enriched Pie Dough

• 12 oz all-purpose flour
• 1 oz  Sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 oz  Cold Butter (cubed)            
• 1 Egg Yolk
• 3 oz  Cold Water

Suggested Tools 

• Rubber Spatula 
• Offset Spatula 
• Pie Pan

Directions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar.

Step 2: Cut in the Butter

1. Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. The key to a flaky crust is to keep the butter cold, as it will melt during baking and create air pockets that make the crust light and flaky.

Form the Dough and Chill

Step 3: Combine Eggs and Water

1. Stir in the vanilla extract, then begin adding the ice water one tablespoon at a time. Gently mix the dough until it just starts to come together. You’ll want enough water so the dough holds together when pressed, but be careful not to overmix, as that can lead to a tough crust.

2. Once chilled, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface. Roll it to about 1/8-inch thickness and large enough to fit your pie dish, plus a bit of overhang. Transfer the dough to your pie dish and trim any excess.

Pre-bake or Fill

1. For a fully baked crust, pre-bake it at 375°F (190°C) for about 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. For a filled pie, simply add your filling and bake according to your pie recipe’s instructions.