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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

Method
 

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