Start by grating or cubing the cold butter and putting it in the fridge while you measure out the other ingredients.

In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.

Add the cold grated or cubed butter to the flour mixture and quickly mix it together with your hands or a pastry cutter. The mixture should resemble large beans.

Stream in the ice-cold water while mixing the dough with your hands or a spatula. Mix until the dough comes together in a shaggy mass. Do not overmix or wait for the dough to be wet or sticky.

Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight for best results.

Once the dough has chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to the desired thickness and use it in your favorite pie recipe.