Single Pie Crust

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk together flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Rub in butter and shortening with your fingertips until mixture is very coarse, but no pieces larger than a large pea remain.
3. 3
   Using a fork, stir in ice water until dough almost comes together into a ball.
4. 4
   Press dough into a ball with your hands and wrap in plastic. Chill for at least 30-60 minutes before using.
5. 5
   To prebake, preheat oven to 375°F Roll dough out to fit a 9-inch pie pan and trim the crust. Prick the bottom with a fork a few times.
6. 6
   Line the inside of the crust with aluminum foil, not covering the edges, and fill with pie weights or about 2 cups of dried beans.
7. 7
   Bake for 25 minutes, until very lightly browned.
8. 8
   Remove foil and weights and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until medium brown at the edges.
9. 9
   Set aside to cool.