Basic Pie Crust

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. flour, sifted
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 2-4 T. cold water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine flour & salt into large mixing bowl. Cut in fat until pea like pieces. Sprinkle water 1 T. at a time, tossing lightly with a fork.

2. Shape into ball

3. On lightly floured pastry cloth or mat, roll dough 1-2” larger than pie pan inverted, about 1/8” thick.

4. Fold pastry to fit into pie plate without stretching. Roll under edge & flute.