April'S Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. flour
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. ice water (more if necessary)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine flour, butter, shortening and salt until mixture resembles meal.
Add 2 tablespoons ice water, tossing mixture until water is incorporated.
Add additional ice water, if necessary, to form a dough.
Form dough into a ball; dust with flour and chill for 1 hour.
Makes one 9-inch crust.