Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup cold shortening, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar (omit if using a savory filling)
1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

Directions

Combine flour, butter, shortening, salt and sugar (if using) in a food processor or mixing bowl. Pulse on and off if using a processor, or cut in if using a pastry cutter, until butter and shortening are the size of peas. Add enough ice water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the dough is soft, but not wet, when pressed together. Divide the dough in half, form a ball with each half, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until ready to use.