Pie Crust

I like to make my own because I can whip up a quiche or pot pie without having to run to the store to buy a pie crust. They also freeze well. Try not to handle the dough too much with you hands. You want the butter to melt in the oven, not on your hands.

1 cup butter, chilled, cut into tablespoon pieces
3 cups flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons ice water

1. In an electric mixer combine flour and sugar. Add butter and use the paddle attachment to cut the butter and flour together.

2. With mixer on low speed pour in water. Stop when the dough starts to clump, before turning into a ball.

3. Knead dough in the bowl until it forms a ball. Divide dough into 2 parts. Flatten to a disk and chill for 30 minutes before rolling.