Best Pie Crust Ever!

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar, approximately
• 1 teaspoon salt, approximately
• 1/2 lb cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup shortening, approximately
• 6 tablespoons ice-cold water, varies...depending on the day

Recipe

• 1 combine first 5 ingredients in the *magical* pie dough transformer (food processor).
• 2 pulse these ingredients together only slightly. too much pulsing causes excess friction which melts the butter and creates a dense, yucky pie dough.
• 3 gradually add the ice cold water while pulsing. dough should just start to come together but will still seem somewhat dry. pea-sized butter chunks are what makes the world go 'round.
• 4 pour/dump dough out, combine and knead gently & slightly, just to bring dough together.
• 5 divide into two rounds & freeze/chill until ready to use.
• 6 whenever possible, thaw dough to room temp., but you can cut frozen dough into large chunks & microwave carefully.
• 7 remember to declare your love to the dough -- this always makes the best pies.