Basic Flaky Pie Crust


Course : Pies
Serves: 1 pie crust
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Ingredients:


1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening

2 tablespoons ice water
 

Preparation / Directions:


1) Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together. 2) Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling. 3) Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.


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