Best Pie Crust Ever! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar, approximately
1 teaspoon salt, approximately
1/2 lb cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup shortening, approximately
6 tablespoons ice-cold water, varies...depending on the day

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in the *magical* pie dough transformer (food processor).
PULSE these ingredients together only slightly. Too much pulsing causes excess friction which melts the butter and creates a dense, yucky pie dough.
Gradually add the ice cold water while pulsing. Dough should just start to come together but will still seem somewhat dry. Pea-sized butter chunks are what makes the world go 'round.
Pour/dump dough out, combine and knead gently & slightly, just to bring dough together.
Divide into two rounds & freeze/chill until ready to use.
Whenever possible, thaw dough to room temp., but you can cut frozen dough into large chunks & microwave CAREFULLY.
Remember to declare your love to the dough -- this always makes the best pies.