Pie Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Put the flour, butter and sugar into the container of a food processor.
2. 2
   Start blending.
3. 3
   Gradually add enough water so that the dough can be gathered into a fairly cohesive ball.
4. 4
   If a food processor is not used, place the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
5. 5
   Add the butter and cut it in with two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse cornmeal.
6. 6
   Add the water, stirring quickly with a fork.
7. 7
   Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it into a round disk one-inch thick.
8. 8
   Wrap the dough in wax paper and chill for an hour or less.