To make this pie crust recipe, using a stand mixer, begin by adding your flour and optional salt into the mixing bowl. Mix until combine.
Next, cut the cold butter into cubes and add into the mixing bowl. Mix until you have only pea sized clumps remaining.
Slowly, pour in the ice cold water while mixing. Mix just until your dough begins to form a ball.
How to make an easy pie crust recipe without food processor by hand
To make this pie crust recipe without any electrical equipment, we do recommend that you use a potato masher, or pastry cutter.
In a mixing bowl, combine your flour and optional salt. Mix until combined.
Cut your cold butter into cubes, and add it into your mixing bowl. Use a potato masher or pastry cutter to mix the butter in with the flour.
Once mixed so that you have only pea sized clumps, remaining, slowly pour in your cold water, a little at a time, mixing in between. Mix the dough until it forms a ball.