Miracle Baking Powder Pie Crust

My favorite crust for fruit pies. Always tender and flaky!

• Calories: 202 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons ice water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar.

Step 2

Place 1/2 cup of flour mixture in a small bowl, and stir in water until smooth.

Step 3

Cut shortening into remaining flour mixture until it looks like coarse meal. Blend in the flour-water mixture.

Step 4

Wrap dough and chill in refrigerator.