Carol's Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 1 lb all-purpose flour
• 4 ounces chilled unsalted butter
• 8 ounces chilled Crisco
• 1 tablespoon sugar (omit if making a savory pie)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or more if making a savory pie)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon flour

Directions

1. 1

   Place first 5 ingredients in a food processor.

2. 2

   Pulse until almost together.

3. 3

   Add 1/2 cup water.

4. 4

   Pulse a few times.

5. 5

   Add 1 T flour and pulse a few more times until dough comes together.

6. 6

   Divide dough into 8 oz.

7. 7

   portions.

8. 8

   Use one and place the other three in freezer bags.

9. 9

   Freeze until ready to use.

10. 10

    A standard 9 inch crust takes about 8 oz of dough.

11. 11

    If using a larger pan, adjust accordingly.