Pie Crust

I shouldn't have to tell you that good crust makes the pie. I am not really a baker but do experiment with certain things. This is so simple to make and will put your pie above those made with a crappy store bought crust. This will make one 9"-10" crust. Double it if you want a top cover like on a fruit pie.

1 1/3 cup SIFTED flour

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)

3 tbls water

Alway sift your flour before measuring. Gently scoop sifted flour into measuring cup. Mix flour and salt in mixing bowl and add shortening. Using a pastry knife blend together. Add in water a little at a time as needed to bring dough together. Work dough into a ball and wrap with wax paper and refrigerate. Cole dough is easier to roll. I also recommend rolling dough between two pieces of wax paper. It will go much easier and can be used to transfer to the pie plate.