STANDARD PIE PASTRY

By Clarabell

Ingredients

• For 2 crusts:
• 2 c sifted flour
• 1/2 t salt
• 3/4 c shortening
• 6 T cold water
• For 1 crust:
• 1 c sifted flour
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/3 c shortening
• 3 T cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Measure flour, salt, and shortening into large mixing bowl (small for 1 crust). Mix at low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly with rubber scraper. Add water; continue mixing scraping bowl until flour is moistened and dough begins to cling to beaters (about 10 seconds). Remove dough from bowl and proceed as usual.