Flaky Pie Dough Recipe

1. 1

   Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Add the shortening and butter and toss with your fingers until the fats are well coated in the flour mixture.

3. 3

   Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the shortening and butter into the dry ingredients until reduced to pea-size pieces, 4 to 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of the ice water and the lemon juice and mix just until the dough comes together.

5. 5

   (Add the last tablespoon of ice water if the dough is too dry, but dont overwork the dough or itll be tough after baking.)

6. 6

   Form the dough into a flat disk.

7. 7

   Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling it out.

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