Pie Crust for a Two-Crust Pie

(or Two Single-Crust Pies)

• 2 2/3 cups flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 7 - 8 tbsp. cold water
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• Blend flour, salt, and shortening well.
• Mix in water 1 tbsp. at a time.
• Form dough into ball and cut in half.
• Roll out half of dough on floured surface.
• Place in pie pan; trim to fit.
• Fill according to pie recipe.
• Roll out remaining dough and cover pie.
• Trim and seal edge.
• Bake according to pie recipe.
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• Makes 8 - 12 servings.
• Cover and refrigerate pie.