Double Pie Crust Recipe
This recipe makes 2 pie crusts, you can use it for a double crust pie or for two bottoms.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold butter
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 6 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In medium bowl use a pastry cutter or a food processor.
- Add the flour, salt, butter, and shortening.
- Use the pastry cutter to blend until tiny crumbs. If using a food processor pulse a few times.
- Add in the cold water and continue blending until smooth.
- Remove the dough and form it into a ball.
- Cut the ball in half for the 2 portions. Place one-half covered in the fridge, and roll the other half out over a lightly flowered surface with a rolling pin.
- Place the rolled crust on the pie plate - trim the crust with scissors leaving a half-inch to hang over the rim.