Pie Crust recipe

By jenorjeff

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, cold
• 3 Tablespoons ice water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl, cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

2. Sprinkle water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, over flour mixture, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms an even dough.

3. Form dough into ball and refrigerate, wrapped in plastic, for 1 hour.

4. Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface into circle about 12 to 14 inches round.

5. Carefully fold in quarters, lift gently and unfold into 9-inch pie pan.

6. Gently press pastry against bottom and sides of pan. Trim overhang to 1/2 inch, then fold the edge under. Pinch edges to flute.