Preparation
Step 1
Add 1 ½ cups flour and the salt to a food processor. Pulse 2 to 3 times until combined. The remaining cup of flour will be added later.
Step 2
Scatter butter cubes over flour and process until a dough or paste begins to form, about 15 seconds. (There should be no uncoated flour).
Step 3
Scrape the bowl, mix the butter and flour then add the remaining cup of flour. Pulse 4 to 5 times until flour is evenly distributed. (The dough should be crumbly.)
Step 4
Transfer to a medium bowl then sprinkle ice water over the mixture – start with 4 tbsp then add more as needed. Using a rubber spatula, press the dough into itself. The crumbs should begin to form larger clusters. If you pinch some of the dough and it holds together, it’s ready. If the dough falls apart, add 2-4 tbsp iced water, and continue to press until dough comes together.
Step 5
Remove dough from the bowl and place it in a mound on a clean surface. Work the dough just enough to form a ball. Cut the ball in half then form each half into discs. Wrap each disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
