Perfect for custard and fruit-based pies.
2 cups flour
1-1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup ice water
Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Add the shortening and work it through with your hands until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time and work it in with your hands until you have formed a smooth ball of dough.
Step 2: Cover the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove dough from refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface.
Step 3: Divide dough in half. Roll out each dough portion on the floured surface into a circle about 14" in diameter and 1/8" thick. Gently fold each of the circles of dough in half and then in half again, and carefully lift it and unfold into a 9" pie pan.
Makes two pie crusts
Print this pageComment Guidelines
We welcome your feedback on Houseandhome.com. H&H reserves the right to remove any unsuitable personal remarks made about the bloggers, hosts, homeowners and/or guests we feature. Please keep your comments focused on decorating, design, cooking and other lifestyle topics. Adopt a tone you would be willing to use in person and do not make slanderous remarks or use denigrating language. If you see a comment that you believe violates any of the guidelines outlined above, please click “Alert a Moderator.” Thank you.