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Basic Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

Recipe by: 106a802496d678ba

"It is just what it claims to be. Use as unbaked pie shell."

Directions

1Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.
2Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
3Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.

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