Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (315g)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (12g)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt (6g)
- 1 cup frozen unsalted butter (225g)
- 0.5 cup ice water (120ml)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (5ml)
Instructions:
- Whisk the all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and granulated sugar in a large chilled mixing bowl until well combined.
- Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the 2 sticks of frozen unsalted butter directly into the flour mixture to create uniform fat petals.
- Whisk the apple cider vinegar into the ice water. Drizzle half of the liquid over the flour and butter mixture.
- Using a silicone spatula, use a folding motion to incorporate the liquid. Add remaining water one tablespoon at a time until the dough begins to clump together into a shaggy mass when squeezed.
- Turn the dough onto plastic wrap and use the edges of the wrap to press the mass into two flat discs, avoiding direct contact with hands.
- Refrigerate the discs for at least 30 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate and the gluten to relax before rolling.