Makes 2 pie crusts. The secret to flaky crust is to mix the dough just enough to incorporate the ingredients then stop. Often I add a dash of vinegar in the ice water, it's a matter of personal preference.
Provided by Spud Nut
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift together flour and salt.
- Cut in butter and shortening with pastry knife until pieces are size of small peas.
- Sprinkle in 1 tbsp water at a time. Gently mix. Repeat until all is moist and forms a ball.
- For 2 pie crusts, cut ball in half - one for each pie crust.
- On lightly floured surface, flatten ball with rolling pin and roll to desired thickness.
- Transfer to pie tin or this dough also may be filled with meats/or fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.4, Fat 64.8, SaturatedFat 27.9, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 1381.2, Protein 0.3
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