Classic Pastry Crust - Double Crust Pie

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 cup(s) solid vegetable shortening
• 6 tablespoon(s) cold butter
• 5-7 tablespoon(s) ice-cold water

Preparation

1. 1. Combine flour and salt in large bowl; mix well. Cut shortening and butter into flour mixture using pastry blender until shortening and butter resemble the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tbsp water over flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Repeat until mixture is moist enough to form into a ball.


2. 2. Gather pastry into a ball; divide in half and flatten each ball to 1/2-in thickness. Cover; refrigerate dough 30 minutes.


3. 3. Place dough on center of lightly floured pastry mat. Roll out to desired size and use as desired.