Basic Butter Piecrust

In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

Cut butter into small cubes.

Add to food processor and pulse until pea sized granules form. Add ice water while food processor is running, and process just until dough forms a ball.

Wrap dough ball in plastic, and gently press it down into a disk.

Refrigerate 2-3 hours or overnight.

Roll out pastry on lightly floured board and fit into a 9” pie plate.

This recipe can be doubled, making 2 pie crusts at a time.