Step 1

Sift flour, salt and sugar into a large bowl, add butter and cut into the flour (using a pastry blender or even your clean fingers) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (the size of peas).

Step 2

Sprinkle with the water (one tablespoon at a time) just until dough starts to come together.  Then move to a lightly floured flat surface and knead lightly into a round ball.

Step 3

Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.