I just baked this Sunday! I measured out the crust ingredients, and just probably needed more than 3-5 tbls of ice water. It was a crumbly mess, but I didn't want to overwork it, so I patted it together, 2/3 and 1/3, wrapped them and refrigerated for a couple hours. I was afraid to add more water, but I should have, sigh. Rolled out the bottom, piecing it as it broke, I didn't over roll it again, and the top just couldn't roll thin enough without falling apart. I pieced the top, patchwork style, brought the raggedy ends up onto the top, also, milk washed it and sugar sanded it. It turned out delicious! Delicate crust, ( I didn't have time to reduce the sit-in juice) but love boiled cider, and the gel mix. Someone suggested using a spray bottle for the ice water. I think it probably needed that 6th tablespoon.... Next time!

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