MAKES ENOUGH FOR ONE 9-INCH PIE
2½ |
cups (12½ ounces) all-purpose flour |
2 |
tablespoons sugar |
1 |
teaspoon salt |
8 |
tablespoons vegetable shortening, cut into ¼-inch pieces and chilled |
12 |
tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch pieces and chilled |
6–8 |
tablespoons ice water |
1. Process flour, sugar, and salt in food processor until combined, about 5 seconds. Scatter shortening over top and process until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, about 10 seconds. Scatter butter over top and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 pulses. Transfer to bowl.
2. Sprinkle 6 tablespoons water over flour mixture. Using rubber spatula, stir and press dough until it sticks together. If dough does not come together, stir in remaining water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it does.
3. Divide dough into 2 even pieces and flatten each into 4-inch disk. Wrap disks tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Let chilled dough soften slightly on counter before rolling.