SHAKE-A-PIE CRUST

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My Mother always told me the less you handle dough, the better it will be. This is too simple! And it makes the flakiest crusts for pies.

Provided by deb k

Categories     Pie

Time 35m

Yield 2 pies, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup Crisco shortening
1/2 cup cold water
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Put flour, sugar, salt and Crisco shortening in a plastic bowl with a lid.
  • Seal and wink (let the air out;-).
  • Shake until it sounds like sand.
  • Add water.
  • Seal and wink.
  • Shake until it sounds like a rock.
  • Roll out for your favorite pie or pastries.

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