Aida's Single Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. 2
   Cut in the butter until there are large crumbles.
3. 3
   Cut in the shortening until incorporated.
4. 4
   The crumbles do not have to be uniform in size.
5. 5
   Add the ice water by tablespoon just until the dough can be shaped into a ball.
6. 6
   Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and let in rest in the refrigerator.
7. 7
   Roll to the desired size on a floured surface, place in pie plate, and pierce the bottom with fork tines.
8. 8
   While preheating the oven, put a cookie sheet in the oven.
9. 9
   Place the pie plate on this hot surface while baking to ensure a flaky bottom crust.