Mom's Pie Crust for a Double Crust Pie

I got this from my mother. She has used it for as long as she has been baking. It is very easy to make and tastes wonderful. I use heaping tablespoons of shortening because I like a very short crust.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 227 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup vegetable shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sift flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add water until dough forms.