In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
1¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt
Sprinkle the butter over the top and use a pastry cutter or two forks to incorporate the butter. The mixture should resemble a course meal.
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sprinkle water over the top and continue blending until mixture holds together. Add more water if necessary.
5 tablespoons cold water
Place the dough into a zip lock food storage bag and flatten into a disc shape. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Place the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and dust with flour.
Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12-inch diameter circle.
Transfer the dough to a 9-inch diameter tart pan with a removable bottom and gently press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan, leaving a ½ inch overhang.
Fold the overhanging dough in against the sides of the pan to form a sturdy side. Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for 30 minutes or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
Prick the dough in the bottom of the tart pan with a fork in an even pattern. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit inside of the tart pan and cover with pie weights or dried beans.
Bake until the dough is set and begins to brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, Carefully remove pie weight (it will be very hot), and set aside to cool. If using dried beans instead of a pie weight, save these beans to use as pie weights again the next time you make quiche.