Buttermilk Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   * If you dont have any buttermilk, you can use 1/3 cup of regular milk plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
2. 2
   Combine and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes before using.
3. 3
   Mix flour and salt.
4. 4
   Cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles small peas.
5. 5
   Mix in oil and buttermilk with fork until all the flour is moistened and pastry leaves the sides of bowl.
6. 6
   Divide in half and shape each half into a ball.
7. 7
   Roll out ball to desired size to fit your pan.
8. 8
   For pie crust that is baked before filling, heat oven to 475 degrees F. Prick crust several times with fork.
9. 9
   Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on wire rack.