A traditional alternative to pre-made pie crusts, just like my mom used to make.
Ingredients
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1 1/4cupsall-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2cupshortening, chilled
3 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
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.