Pie Crust

4 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 3 to 6 Tbsp. ice cold water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix flour and salt together in bowl.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  3. 3
    Add water, a little at a time, until mixture is moist and pulls together easily.
  4. 4
    Cover with damp cloth or plastic wrap and let stand for a few minutes.
  5. 5
    Flour and roll out pastry to 1/8-inch thick or less.
  6. 6
    Place in 9-inch pie pan and trim 1-inch larger than pan.
  7. 7
    Flute edge or fold under.
  8. 8
    Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Fill crust and bake.

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