Basic Pie Dough

1. 1

   Pulse the flour, shortening, sugar, vinegar and salt in a food processor until it looks like fine meal.

2. 2

   Add the butter and pulse until it is in pea-size pieces.

3. 3

   Sprinkle in 1/4 cup ice water and pulse until the dough begins to come together.

4. 4

   Pinch the dough with your fingers; if it doesn't hold together, add up to 4 more tablespoons ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse again.

5. 5

   Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pat each into a disk.

6. 6

   Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or preferably overnight, or freeze up to 2 months.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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