Pie Crust

Basic pie crust. Great for fruit fillings.

Ingredients

  • 1 C unsifted flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/3 C chilled butter

  • 3 tbsp cold water

Directions

  • Preheat over to 450°.

  • In mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.

  • Cut in shortening, until mixture is the size of small peas.

  • Sprinkle water over mixture, 1 tbsp at a time, while tossing with a fork.

  • Add water until dough is just moist enough to hold together.

  • Form into a ball. Flatten to 1/2 inch on floured surface; smooth edges.

  • Roll out to a circle 1 inch larger than inverted pie pan.

  • Prick bottom and sides generously with fork.

  • Bake 8-10 minutes until light golden brown. Cool.