Classic Crisco Flaky 9-Inch Double Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. Crisco shortening
5 Tbsp. cold water

Preparation

Combine flour and salt in medium bowl.
Cut in Crisco using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until all flour is just blended in to form pea-size chunks.
Sprinkle with water, one tablespoon at a time.
Toss lightly with fork until dough forms a ball.
Divide dough into two equal parts.
Press between hands to form two 5 to 6 inch pancakes.
Flour \"pancakes\" lightly on both sides.
Roll between sheets of waxed paper (or plastic wrap) on dampened countertop.
Peel off top sheet.
Trim one inch larger than upside down 9-inch pie plate.
Flip into pie plate.
Remove other sheet. Trim edge even with pie plate.
Moisten edge of pastry with water. Add your choice of filling.
Roll top crust same as bottom.
Peel off top sheet.
Flip onto filled pie.
Remove other sheet.
Trim 1/2 inch beyond edge of pie plate.
Fold top edge under bottom crust.
Flute.
Cut slits in top crust for escape of steam.
Bake according to recipe for pie filling.
Makes one 9-inch pie.