the best pie crust

How To Make the best pie crust

• 1

  Put flour, sugar, and salt in food processor and pulse until mixed.
• 2

  Drop in butter and shortening, slowly, pulsing until flour is the size of small peas.
• 3

  Slowly add in water, a tablespoon at a time, pulsing continuously, until dough just comes together. Don't add too much. Sometimes you only need a few tablespoons, sometimes you'll need more, just depends on the dough.
• 4

  Pour dough out on a floured surface and knead until it just comes together. Cut into 2 sections and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour before handling.
• 5

  Roll the dough out one section of dough on a floured surface (or wax paper) and press into a buttered 9 inch pie pan.
• 6

  After adding desired filling, roll out the other section of dough and cover the pie, sealing the edges. (Egg wash will help it brown before baking)
• 7

  Bake according to the directions of your filling.
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