Basic Flaky Pie Crust
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Basic Flaky Pie Crust

1. All-purpose flour - 1 ¼ cups
2. Salt - ¼ teaspoon
3. Shortening, chilled - ½ cup
4. Ice water - 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Basic Flaky Pie Crust

1. Stage

Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.

2. Stage

Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.

3. Stage

Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.