Pastry Crust Pie Crust

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Add flour and salt to food processor work bowl fitted with multi-purpose blade

2. 2

   Pulse for 2 seconds to blend

3. 3

   Add shortening and butter

4. 4

   Pulse 3-4 times , about 2-3 seconds each time , until mixture is crumbly

5. 5

   Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice-cold water over mixture and pulse 1-3 times , about 2-3 seconds each time , until mixture pulls away from sides of work bowl and starts to form a loose ball

6. 6

   If necessary you can add up to 1-2 more tablespoons of water a bit at a time , but don't let it get too wet

7. 7

   Remove from bowl and form into 2 balls

8. 8

   On a lightly floured surface , roll each ball into a circle

9. 9

   Use crusts as directed in your recipe , for one double-crust pie , or two single-crust pies