Ingredient Selection: Gather flour, butter, sugar, and salt for the dough to ensure the best flavor and texture.
Butter Handling: Keep the butter cold and handle it minimally to maintain flakiness. Incorporate it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Ice Water Addition: Gradually add ice water to the dough until it just holds together. Avoid overmixing to prevent toughness.
Chilling Time: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten and firm up the butter for easier rolling.
Rolling Technique: Roll out the chilled dough thinly and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Handle the dough gently to maintain tenderness.
Baking and Enjoying: Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature until golden brown.