Pie Crust

Pie Crust

*Makes two pie crusts (for 2 single crust pies or 1 double crust pie)

2 cups flour

2/3 cups shortening

1 tsp salt

1/3 cup ice cold water

Sift flour and salt together in mixing bowl.  Remove 1/3 cup of flour mixture and place in a small bowl.  Add 1/3 cup of ice cold water to the 1/3 cup of flour and mix to make a paste.

Cut the shortening into reserved flour mixture.  Make a well in the center of the shortening and flour and pour the paste into the well.  Slowly work flour into the paste until it all holds together.  Roll out and use for your favorite pie.

Recipe Source: Lillian Ulmer