the following is what I use. It's not original with me, at least the idea is not. I use both lard and butter in the mix, and use a Cuisinart to make it. Takes about 20 seconds. Perfect pastry every time
Pie Pastry in the Food Processor
Two cups sifted AP flour
½ Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Stick Butter, chilled, cut into pieces
3 Tablespoons Crisco or Lard, chilled
5 or 6 Tablespoons Ice Water
Place the dry ingredients in the Food Processor
Add the butter and shortening
Pulse about 30 times
With the Processor running, slowly add in the water, until a dough ball forms
Remove dough from the Food Processor, form into two flat discs. Wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze, or place in refrigerator for half an hour.
Roll out, and use for pie.
