Pastry Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Cut butter into pieces.
2. 2
   In a food processor blend flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
3. 3
   Add butter and pulse until most of mixture resembles coarse meal with remainder in small (roughly pea-size) lumps.
4. 4
   Add 2 tablespoons of water and pulse just until incorporated.
5. 5
   Test mixture by gently squeezing a small handful: If it does not hold together, add enough remaining water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing and testing, until mixture just forms a dough.
6. 6
   Form dough into a disk.
7. 7
   Chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, 30 minutes.