Grandma's Perfect Pie Crust

By srumbel

My grandma knew how to make the best pies every year for Thanksgiving. The crust is tender and flaky and so easy to make! You will never buy from the store again!
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Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening till pea sized.
Sprinkle water on one tablespoon at a time tossing with fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix till all flour is moistened. Don't mix too much or crust will be hard.
Form into a ball and roll out on floured surface. Turn and flour dough a few times till its the size you need.

Notes
To double the crust:
add 1 more cup flour
1 more ½ t salt
Double the shortening
Double the cold water