Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon salt 

1 teaspoon sugar 

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled 

Preparation

Place flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine, about 30 seconds. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. With motor running, slowly pour in 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water; process until dough starts coming together.

Divide dough in half; shape into 2 disks. Wrap in plastic; chill at least 1 hour.