Pie Crust
Servings: 2 tops and bottoms
Ingredients
- 5 cups flour
- 1 pound shortening
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup very cold water
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients well.
- Cut in shortening with 2 knives.
- Work well with pastry blender (don't overwork it).
- Add water, and work it in with pastry blender. You may need to add up to 2 cups of very cold water before the pastry reaches the appropriate texture.
- Leave outside on cupboard in plastic bag overnight.
Notes
Freezes well.