Homemade Pie Crust

"This is crisp, crumbly pastry, goes with sweet or savory pies.This is for a 9 inch shell. You can do a couple of variations with thi: For nut pie crust, add 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans. For a richer crust, use 2 cups flour and 3/4 cup butter or shortening, plus 1 tablespoon superfine sugar For a two crust pie: Increase proportions by 50%,"
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
3
Yields:
1 9 inch crust
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ingredients

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directions

  • Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Add the shortening. Rub it into the flour with your fingers until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle 3 tablespoons ice water over the mixture. With a fork, toss gently to mix and moisten.
  • Press the dough into a ball. If it is too dry, gradually add another tablespoon of ice water.
  • Wrap the ball of dough with plastic wrap or waxed paper and chill for at least 30 minutes.

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