Never Fail Pie Crust III

This is the easiest pie shell ever! It never fails, and is so good! I have used it for years. Makes 4 single crusts.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 22 mins
• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ cup cold water
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ⅓ cups shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, Cut the shortening into the 2 1/2 cups flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the 6 tablespoons flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 cup water to make a paste. Mix paste into the flour and shortening mixture.

Step 3

Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and shape into rounds. Wrap securely in plastic and refrigerate overnight.