PERFECT PIE CRUSTS

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We use this crust to make our [Bourbon Apple Pie](/recipes/food/views/235945) .

Yield Yields 2 pastry crusts

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups instant (Wondra) flour (you'll need to buy 2 boxes)
1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter
1/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ice water

Steps:

  • In a food processor using on/off turns, blend 1 1/2 cups instant flour, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup shortening, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until mixture is crumbly and pieces of butter and shortening are the size of small peas. Add 1/4 cup ice water and mix in using on/off turns until dough forms large moist clumps.
  • Flatten dough into 7-inch round, enclose in plastic, and place in refrigerator 30 minutes. Repeat process with remaining ingredients to make second pie crust.

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