Easter Pie Dough

1. 1

   Put flour, cheese, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse several times to combine.

2. 2

   Add butter and shortening; process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 seconds.

3. 3

   With the machine running, pour the ice water through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream until the dough just holds together.

4. 4

   Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface.

5. 5

   Divide the dough in half, and form each piece into a flattened square.

6. 6

   Wrap each piece of dough in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour or overnight before using.

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