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Flakiest Pie Crust Ever

Servings 1 double crust pie

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c flour
  • 6 TBS butter very cold
  • 6 TBS shortening or lard
  • 6 TBS very cold ice water
  • 2 TBS very cold vinegar
  • 1 TBS sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine liquids and put in freezer until very cold. Ice crystals should form.
  • Combine dry ingredients.
  • Cut in the shortening and butter using a pastry blender. Should be crumbly.
  • Slowly add water to dry ingredients.
  • Once it starts to combine you can use your hands to form into balls.
  • Be careful not to handle too much because it will make it harder to work with later.
  • Roll into and split into two smaller balls.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and flatten into discs.
  • Refrigerate for at least 20 mins.
  • Roll onto floured surface.