Flaky Piecrust

Directions

1. 1
   Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor.
2. 2
   Add butter and shortening, and process until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds.
3. 3
   Add water in a slow, steady stream just until dough holds together, no longer than 30 seconds (do not overprocess).
4. 4
   Squeeze a small amount of dough; if it doesnt hold together, add more water.
5. 5
   Remove dough from processor, and knead once or twice.
6. 6
   Divide in half; shape into disks.
7. 7
   Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, 1 hour or overnight.