November 9, 2009

The Best Pie Crust

From:  Lindsey Cosson (2009)

**needs to be made the night before**

2 cups flour
2 T. cornstarch
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup ice cold water


  1. Blend dry ingredients together
  2. Mix shortening into dry ingredients with pastry blender until small lumps form
  3. Mix in water until dough forms; small amounts at a time
  4. Flour hands and make into two even balls
  5. Place in container, covered, overnight.
  6. Makes crust for 2 shell pies or one covered pie