Makes a single pie crust (no top)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) unbleached white flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp (46g) vegetable shortening
• 5 tbsp (71g) unsalted butter
• 3-5 tbsp (43 - 71g) ice water

Instructions

1. Stir together flour and salt
2. Work in shortening until mixture is crumbly
3. Work in butter, aiming for an uneven crumbly-ness
4. Add 2tbsp of iced water, tossing to combine
5. Continue tossing with a small amount of water at a time until the mixture is chunky and barely holds together when squeezed. It may seem quite dry
6. Shape into 1" disk and let rest for at least 30 minutes in refridgerator

• If rest period is longer than 30 minutes, remove 10-15 minutes before rolling out so that it may warm up slightly

1. Roll and bake following pie recipe’s instructions