Does anyone one know a simple pie crust recipe?
Very simple Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 7 tablespoons very cold butter, cut into small pieces 7 tablespoons very cold shortening, cut into pieces Preparation 1. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Drop in butter and shortening. Using your hands, a fork, a pastry cutter, or two knives, work butter and shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles cornmeal with some small pea-size pieces. 2. Using a fork, quickly stir in 1/2 cup ice water (mixture will not hold together). Turn dough and crumbs onto a clean surface. Knead just until dough starts to hold together but some bits still fall away, 5 to 10 times. Divide dough in half and pat each half into a 6-in. disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 20 minutes and up to overnight. Pie Crust Without Fear: Even experienced cooks can find it intimidating to make pie pastry. The following tips will help you turn out a terrific crust with ease. Keep the dough cold and
