Pie Crust

4 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. shortening or lard
  • 4 to 5 Tbsp. cold water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flour, salt and shortening in bowl.
  2. 2
    Work in shortening with pastry blender until it forms tiny peas. Distribute water evenly over mixture.
  3. 3
    Mix with fork.
  4. 4
    Dough should hold together but not be sticky.
  5. 5
    Divide in half and shape 2 balls.
  6. 6
    Let dough sit wrapped in Saran Wrap for 2 hours before rolling out.
  7. 7
    Makes 2 single crusts.
  8. 8
    Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.

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