Flaky Pie Dough

Flaky Pie Dough


Single crust recipe ($0.10 per serving)

1 ¼ c. all flour

4 T cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

4 T veg. shortening, chilled

¼ t salt



Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times until mixture resembles course meal. With motor running, add 2 T ice-cold water and process just until dough forms a ball. Add more water, 1 tsp at a time if dough is too dry. Press into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days before using.