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Perfect Pie Crust

Use this pie crust for any of your favorite pies! It is flaky, tender, and has the perfect amount of salt. This recipes yields one double crust for a 9-inch pie or two single 9-inch crusts.
5 from 3 votes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4-7 Tablespoons ice-cold water

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until flour mixture forms coarse, pea-size chunks. Stir in just enough water with fork or spatula until dough holds together and forms a ball. Divide dough in two, and flatten balls into ½-inch thick round disks. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, if time allows.
  • Roll out disks into ~12 inch circles, about ⅛” thick. Carefully transfer dough into 9” pie plate, and trim sides, leaving ¾” overhang. Roll out remaining dough for top crust or second crust.
  • Follow your favorite recipe as instructed for filling and baking!
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