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:

  1. Whisk the all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and granulated sugar in a large chilled mixing bowl until well combined.
  2. 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.
  3. Whisk the apple cider vinegar into the ice water. Drizzle half of the liquid over the flour and butter mixture.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Refrigerate the discs for at least 30 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate and the gluten to relax before rolling.