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Combine flour, salt and butter in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms into pea-sized pieces. Slowly add in cold water, and pulse until dough comes together. Turn dough onto a floured surface and form into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove dough from refrigerator, and place on floured surface. Use a rolling pin or sturdy glass to roll the dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough into a 9-inch pie pan, folding any excess dough over. Prick the crust all over with a fork.
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Place a sheet of foil on top of the raw pie crust, and fill with uncooked rice or dried beans in the center of the foil. Bake crust in the oven until crust firms, about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and rice or beans, and return to the oven. Bake an additional 5 - 7 minutes, until pale golden brown.