Pantry-Friendly Homemade Pie Crust

1. 1

   In a large bowl, pour in flour and shortening; with your hands or a pastry cutter, work quickly to blend the mixture together until it resembles coarse cornmeal.

2. 2

   Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk, mixing the contents together with a fork until the mixture follows the fork around the bowl.

3. 3

   Flour your work surface well, and place your dough on it.

4. 4

   Knead the dough about five times and divide the dough in half.

5. 5

   Flatten one half into a disc, taking care to flour your dough and rolling pin very well.

6. 6

   Roll the dough into your desired thickness, until it is about 1/4-1/8 thick.

7. 7

   Place into a pie plate and use as desired.

8. 8

   Makes two, 9-inch pie crusts.

9. 9

   Note: If using for a unbaked pie filling, simply preheat your oven to 450 degrees.

10. 10

    Poke holes generously on the crust with a fork, and bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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