Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup ice water

Directions

1. Combine flour, salt, and sugar in food processor:In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
2. Add ice water and pulse:With machine running, add ice water in a slow, steady stream through feed tube. Pulse until dough holds together without being wet or sticky; be careful not to process more than 30 seconds. To test, squeeze a small amount together: If it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.Credit: Rachel MarekYou may not need the entire 1/2 cup of ice water, 1/4 cup may be enough.
3. Divide dough in half, flatten, and refrigerate:Divide dough into two equal balls. Flatten each ball into a disc and wrap in plastic. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour.Credit: Rachel Marek