Two Crusted Pie Dough

1. 1

   In the bowl of a food processor process the flour with some salt.

2. 2

   Add the chilled shortening and butter at once and pulse the machine for 15 seconds until the fat is broken up into oatmeal sized pieces.

3. 3

   Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and process; if the dough is dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.

4. 4

   Be sure your dough holds together and absorbs enough water.

5. 5

   If it is too dry you'll have a hard time rolling it out.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into two pieces, one slightly larger than the other and roll out larger half into a 12inch circle.

7. 7

   Line a 10inch deep glass pie plate with the 12-inch circle and chill the dough.

8. 8

   Roll out other half into a 10 1/2inch round for top crust and transfer to a baking dish and refrigerate.

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