Basic Butter Crust

1. 1

   Put flour, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix well-I like to use a whisk with all dry ingredients, and if using the cocoa add it with the other dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Cut in the butter and shortening.

3. 3

   Cut in the fat, using two forks, or two knives or a pastry knife but NOT your hands, until mixture looks like coarse cornmeal.

4. 4

   Add 2 T.

5. 5

   of the ice water and mix quickly with a fork.

6. 6

   Of the dough is still crumbly sprinkle on a bit more ice water, still working with the fork, until the dough just holds together.

7. 7

   Gather the dough into a ball.

8. 8

   Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Roll out and use as you will.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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