Homemade Pie Crust

Elizabeth Fullerton's Note:

A nice all purpose pie crust. When I need a crust for a cobbler, I change it to self rising flour because I like lots of crust in my cobblers.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 2.0 pie cru ...

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup shortening
• 5 -7 tablespoons cold water

Directions:

1. Put flour into a mixing bowl with the butter.
2. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour.
3. add salt and water.
4. Mix until dough is formed.
5. Roll out on flat surface.
6. Bake at 375 degrees until brown.

Reviews

[Gay Gilmore]

Did a half and half butter to shortening for a bit more flavor. Great crust!

[HawaiianBaker]

This is the perfect pie crust...I've used it many times. I use butter every time (shortening is full of trans fats and is terrible for you) and make it in my KitchenAid mixer. Works like a charm! Thanks!

[jessienight]

Great simple recipe for flawless flakey pie crust. Have made this several times and have used butter with great success. Delicious! Remember, the standard recipe is for 2 pie crusts or a double pie crust, so if making one open pie, half the recipe.