Flaky pie crust

Flour, all-purpose, sifted	1 cup
Salt	1/2 teaspoon
Butter, chilled and cut into pieces	8 tablespoons (a stick)
Water, well chilled	1/8 cup

1. Mix flour and salt.
2. Cut in butter using pastry knives, or food processor.
3. Slowly add water until a dough forms (over mixing toughens the dough, so go easy).
4. Form into a ball, and wrap with plastic wrap.
5. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, and then roll out on a floured surface to the size of your pan.

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