Pie Crust

Depending on size of pie plate and thickness of crust, will make a double crust for one or two pies.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup cold water (or more)

Method

1. Mix salt in with flour in stand mixer using paddle attachment on low.
2. Add shortening and mix on medium-low until a very coarse, dry crumb mixture forms.
3. Add water, mix until a ragged dough forms. If any dry flour remains, add a bit more water.
4. Separate dough into balls.
5. Chill the dough in the fridge if it is not going to be used immediately.
6. Roll each ball out into a circle on a well floured surface until the colour of the countertop is just starting to show through the dough.
7. Transfer dough to pie plate.
8. Bake according to directions in the filling recipe.

Source

Complete Step-by-Step Cook Book (out of print).