Single Pie Crust

1. 1

   Whisk together flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Rub in butter and shortening with your fingertips until mixture is very coarse, but no pieces larger than a large pea remain.

3. 3

   Using a fork, stir in ice water until dough almost comes together into a ball.

4. 4

   Press dough into a ball with your hands and wrap in plastic. Chill for at least 30-60 minutes before using.

5. 5

   To prebake, preheat oven to 375u00b0F Roll dough out to fit a 9-inch pie pan and trim the crust. Prick the bottom with a fork a few times.

6. 6

   Line the inside of the crust with aluminum foil, not covering the edges, and fill with pie weights or about 2 cups of dried beans.

7. 7

   Bake for 25 minutes, until very lightly browned.

8. 8

   Remove foil and weights and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until medium brown at the edges.

9. 9

   Set aside to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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