* 2 ½ cups (325 grams) all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
* 1 cup (230 grams) very cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 sticks)
*4 to 8 tablespoons ice water
- Add 1 1/2 c flour, salt, and sugar to the food processor (or a bowl). Pulse 2 – 3 times (or cut) until combined.
2. Scatter cubes of butter and mix for 15 seconds until all the flour is coated. Scrape sides and add the remaining 1 cup flour and pulse 4 -5 times until crumbly
3.transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with ice water-maybe 4 tablespoons and use a rubber spatula to smush it together. Add more water if needed. You should be able to make it into a ball that holds together.
4. take the ball out and cut it in half. Then shape into flat discs, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. (you can freeze it for up to 3 months)
5. On a lightly floured surface, take out one disc and roll into a 12 inch round (or whatever size your pie pan is) Put the pan with crust into the fridge for 20 minutes (or freezer for 5) before filling and cooking.
6. Take out crust after the cooling and let it sit for 5 minutes. Roll out the second disc and cut into strips for the top.
7. Follow recipe for apple pie filling or whatever you are making and just before baking, make the egg wash by whisking cream and egg together and brushing onto the pie.