Basic Pie Dough

Directions

1. 1
   In a food processor, briefly pulse flour, salt, and sugar to combine.
2. 2
   Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining.
3. 3
   Add 2 tablespoons ice water.
4. 4
   Pulse until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed (if necessary, add up to 2 tablespoons more water, 1 tablespoon at a time).
5. 5
   Do not overmix.
6. 6
   Turn out dough onto a large piece of plastic wrap.
7. 7
   Fold plastic over dough; press to shape into a 1-inch-thick disk.
8. 8
   Wrap in plastic.
9. 9
   Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days), or freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.