Double Flaky Apple Pie

4 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. Crisco shortening
  • 1/4 c. water

Directions

  1. 1
    To make a flaky double crust: combine flour and salt in mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Cut in Crisco with a pastry blender. Mixture should be fairly course.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle with water (a tablespoon a time) and mix lightly with a fork.
  4. 4
    When all water has been added, work dough into a firm ball.
  5. 5
    Divide dough into 2 parts and press each part into flat circles with smooth edges.
  6. 6
    On a lightly floured board, roll bottom crust into a circle 1/8 inch thick and 1 1/2 inches larger than a pie plate.
  7. 7
    Trim edge evenly with plate and add the apple filling.
  8. 8
    Wet rim of crust, then add the top crust and fold under the bottom crust.
  9. 9
    Bake 30-40 minutes at 400°.

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