Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 1/2 teaspoons salt 

1 teaspoon sugar 

8 ounces (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 

1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons ice water 

Preparation

Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor until combined. Add butter, and process until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. With the machine running, add ice water in a slow, steady stream until mixture just begins to hold together.

Shape dough into 2 disks. Wrap each in plastic, and refrigerate 1 hour to 2 days.