Step 1

In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Cut in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles large crumbs. (I like to freeze my butter and then grate it into the flour mixture)

Step 3

Add in cold water, and stir gently just until combined and a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Gather the dough and knead it gently on a floured surface until it is soft and pliable.

Step 5

Gently shape the dough into a flattened disc. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two balls.

Step 7

Roll the dough out onto a floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick.

Step 8

Place into pie plates and refrigerate while you prepare your pie recipe.