Step 1 Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the butter, and using your fingertips, blend it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 2 Add the ice water and stir with a fork just until the mixture comes together into a ball.
Step 3Divide the pastry dough in half and flatten into two disks. Cover each with plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 1 hour, or overnight.