Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Flaky, flaky, flaky. Cold vegetable shortening and ice water do the trick to make this classic crust true to its name.

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8 servings

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shortening, chilled

3 tablespoons ice water

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Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl.With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour.Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.

Gently gather dough particles together into a ball.Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.

Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate.Fill with desired filling and bake.

Basic Flaky Pie Crust

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