All-purpose Pastry

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 8 tbsp. ice water. Stir, adding more water if needed, so ragged dough forms. Alternatively, use food processor to mix pastry dough.

Knead dough gently 1 to 2 turns to form a ball. Cut into 2 pieces. Flatten to shape 2 discs. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling.