Flaky Pastry

6 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 8 Tbsp. cold butter
  • 3 Tbsp. chilled shortening
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar
  • 5 to 6 Tbsp. cold water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle in the lemon juice or vinegar and 5 to 6 tablespoons cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss until dough just comes together in clumps. Shape into 2 discs, one slightly larger than the other. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Makes 1 (2 crust) 9-inch pie.

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