Flaky Homemade Pie Crust

Step 1

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl with a whisk.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles the size of peas.

Step 3

Add ice cold water a tablespoon at a time to one area of the dough and mix with a fork. Move to one side of the bowl and continue adding water just until dough is moistened (you don't want it to be sticky).

Step 4

Once mixed use your hands to quickly and gently fold over the dough a couple of times. Divide into two balls.

Step 5

Roll one of the balls into a 12" circle on a lightly floured surface.

Step 6

Gently roll the dough onto a rolling pin and unroll over a 9" pie pan. Cut the edges so you have about ½" overhang.

Step 7

Crimp the edges and bake according to recipe directions.