In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and sugar and any flavors you like.

Add the frozen grated butter onto the flour and use a fork to gently coat the butter into the flour mixture.

Add 2 Tablespoons of the cold water and use the same fork to gently mix it into the flour-butter mixture. Touch the dough and try to clump it together. If you feel it is dry and doesn’t hold together, add water 1 Tablespoon at a time and mix gently after each addition until the dough clumps together—but it should not feel dry and fall apart, nor should it be sticky or wet, it should just hold together.

Clump the dough into a circle and wrap it in plastic wrap.

With the palm of your hands, press down on the plastic wrap until the dough forms a disc.

Chill the dough for 30 minutes minimum or flash freeze it for 15 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface or between 2 sheets of parchment paper.

Cut or use the dough as per your recipe.

Bake at a 400 degrees (no less) to ensure flakiness.

**The amount of salt and sugar may vary according to your recipe, the basic guideline is:

For a sweet pie dough: use 2 teaspoons of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt

For a savory pie dough: use 1 teaspoon of sugar and up to 1/2 teaspoon of salt

** Flavor this dough with nuts, orange or lemon zests, vanilla extract, cinnamon or any sweet flavorings you like. Or use: nuts, spices, herbs, or cheeses for a savoury version.