Title: Flaky Pie Crust [America]
Categories: Pastry Pie
Yield: 1 Or 2 crust

AMERICAN MEASUREMENTS
SINGLE CRUST
1 1/2	c	Flour
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Shortening
4	tb	Ice water
DOUBLE CRUST
2	c	Flour
1	ts	Salt
2/3	c	Shortening
5	tb	(to 7) ice water

Sift flour and salt together; cut in half of shortening until like cornmeal. Cut in other half until like small peas. Sprinkle ice water over mixture, toss with fork until moistened. Form into ball. Flatten on floured board. Roll to 1/8 inch thick. Roll onto pie plate. Bake per pie recipe instructions or to prebake crust: prick sides and bottom with fork. Bake at 450 degrees 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

Source: Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook Typed by Dorothy Flatman, 1994

From: Dorothy Flatman Date: 05-21-98 (13:29) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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