PIE CRUST

Ingredients

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• 2 1/2 Cups Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 6 Tablespoons Butter
  • Chilled and Cubed
• 2/3 Cup Shortening
  • Chillled
• 1/2 Cup Ice Cold Water

Directions

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ASSEMBLE

1. Whisk the flour and salt together in a large bowl.
2. Add the butter and shortening and cut them into the flour until it resembles pea sized meal. ****Do not overwork the ingredients****
3. Measure 1/2 cup cold water and add 1 Tablespoon at a time to the mixture. Stop adding when the dough begins to form large clumps.
4. Add more than 1/2 cup water if needed, 1 Tablespoon at a time.
5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and work the dough. The dough should come together and not feel too sticky. **** Do not overwork the dough****
6. Form into a ball and cut in half. Flatten each half into 1″ thick disc.
7. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 5 days

Notes:
Freeze the dough for up to 3 months.