A classic pie crust recipe that you can use for your favorite pie recipes!
Author: Michigan from Scratch
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 crusts
Ingredients
3⅓ cups of Flour
1 tsp Salt
1¼ cups of Shortening
8-9 tablespoons of Ice Water
Instructions
Combine your flour and salt in a bowl.
Spray your measuring cups with cooking spray; measure your shortening and scoop into the flour.
Use either a pastry cutter or two forks and "cut" the shortening into the flour until it resembles pea sized crumbs.
Pour 8 tablespoons of ice water into the mixture. If it combines easy, you do not need more water. If it seems like it is a bit difficult to combine, add the remaining tablespoon of water.
Once the pie dough is combined, cut the dough in half and shape into round discs. Place the dough in the freezer for a couple of hours.
When you are ready to use the dough, take the discs out of the freezer and roll out (as best as you can) into 9 or 10 inch circles and fill with your favorite filling. Trim and crimp the edges. Set aside the excess dough.
When you are ready to bake, you can brush the crust with a beaten egg to help achieve the "golden" look.