Southern Pie Crust

1. 1

   Cut shortening into flour and salt with a pastry cutter or two knives.

2. 2

   Mixture will be crumbly when properly cut in.

3. 3

   Add 6 tablespoons ice water.

4. 4

   Shape into a ball by first folding dough toward middle of bowl with a cake spatula.

5. 5

   (Don't handle dough any more than necessary as your hands will heat dough making it hard to work with.)

6. 6

   Place half dough ball onto floured cutting board, countertop, or mat and roll into a circle larger than top rim of pie pan.

7. 7

   Repeat with other half.

8. 8

   This recipe makes one double crust pie or two single crust pies.

9. 9

   For filled pies such as lemon meringue, coconut cream, or chocolate cream, bake empty crust at 425F for 15 -18 minutes before filling.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.