Hand Pie Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour

Pinch salt

2 teaspoons sugar

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter

3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

Into a mixing bowl, sift the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the shortening and butter and work it in with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and work it in with your hands to form a smooth dough. Form into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.