Basic Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Pulse the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a food processor.
2. 2
   Add the shortening and one-third of the butter; pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
3. 3
   Add the remaining butter and pulse until it is the size of peas.
4. 4
   Add 1/4 cup ice water and pulse a few more times.
5. 5
   If the dough doesn't hold together when squeezed, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing.
6. 6
   Divide between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
7. 7
   Pat into disks; wrap and chill at least 1 hour.