Pie Crust

By Becky Jo

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• I teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

hint: If this is your first time making this pie crust, make a double batch to be sure you have enough crust.


First Step: Mixing the Pie Crust Ingredients

Warm the butter in the microwave until it is soft, but not melted.

Mix in a large bowl:

2 cups all-purpose flour

I teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon sugar

Then cut in using the dough blender:

6 tablespoons butter

6 tablespoons shortening

6 to 8 tablespoons ice water


This is What your pie dough should look like once you are finished mixing.


Second Step: Chill the Pie Dough

Wrap your pie crust in plastic wrap. Then place in refrigerator for 20 or more minutes, while you make the pie filling.