In a large bowl stir together 2 ½ cups flour, ½ Tablespoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.

Next, cut 1 cup plant-based butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender until it resembles a coarse meal.

With a rubber spatula, stir in 7-8 Tablespoons ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until it clumps into large chunks of dough.

Pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball. Be careful not to over-work or knead the dough, simply fold the clumps together.

Divide the dough into two equal parts and form into round disks.

Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.