Homemade Pie Crust

In a food processor add 1 1/2 cups flour, salt and sugar.

Pulse 2 to 3 times until combined.

Place the butter cubes scattered over flour and process until a dough begins to form, about 15 seconds.

Scrape bowl, even out the flour-butter mixture then add remaining 1 cup of flour and pulse 4 to 5 times until dough looks broken up and a little crumbly.

Transfer dough to a medium bowl and starting with adding 4 tablespoons of ice water.

Using a rubber spatula, press the dough into itself, eventually the crumbs begin to form larger clusters.

test by pinching the dough and if it holds together it is ready, if it is still falling apart add 2 more tablespoons of water, and continue pressing until it comes together.

Place the dough on a clean work surface and knead the dough just enough to form a ball.

Cut the dough in half and form discs. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days.

Remove dough discs from the refrigerator and let sit for 5 minutes at room temperature.

On your work surface, sprinkle with flour, place the disc in the middle of the flour and sprinkle the top of the disc with some flour.

Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to the size you need for your pie plate or pan.

This should make a 12-inch circle about 1/8″ thick.

Make sure that your dough is not sticking to the work surface you can add flour as necessary.

Place the pie crust into the pie form and poke some holes in the crust with a fork.

Fill with your pie filling and bake according to the pie recipe!