Pie Crust (8 or 9 inch)

By cmcrobb

Ingredients

• ONE CRUST
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup lard (or 1/3 cup+1 tbsp shortening)
• 2 1/2 tbsp cold water
• TWO CRUST
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup lard (or 2/3 cup + 2 tbsp shortening)
• 4 tbsp cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Measure flour and salt into bowl. Cut in shorening thoroughly. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl.
Add more water if necessary.
Roll on floured surface.

For Baked Pie Shell: prick bottom and sides thoroughly with fork.
Bake at 475 for 8 to 10 minutes.