Homemade Pie Crust

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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 pie crusts

Ingredients

• 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.
7. Prick crust prior to baking for non filled baked pies.