Connie's pie crust

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 heaping cup of Crisco
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 or more ice cold water

Preparation

Step 1

Mix dry ingredients well until all flour is incorporated and looks like fine cornmeal (use pastry blender). Gradually add ice water until dough holds together. Divide into 2 balls. Can wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate before rolling if you like. Makes 1 double crust or 2 single crust pies.