3cupsall-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled with a knife
1teaspoonkosher salt
1tablespoonsugar, (if making a savory pie leave this out)
3/4cupcold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4 inch pieces, (12 tablespoons)
6tablespoonschilled vegetable shortening, cut into pieces
1/2cupice water
Instructions
In the bowl of a food processor, add the flour, salt, and sugar (if using). Pulse for a few seconds to blend.
Add the butter and shortening to the bowl and pulse until the mixture has formed into pea sized balls.
Slowly stream in the ice water as you pulse the food processor until a ball is formed.
Place dough on a work surface and roll into two balls. Press balls into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for one hour or up to five days. If not used within five day, freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to use, take the dough balls out of the fridge and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough away from the center of the disc, turning a quarter turn after each roll.
Roll to larger than your pie pan, about 12-13 inches. To transfer, fold the dough into quarters and transfer to pie dish. Unroll and fit to the pan.
Fold the overhanging edges under and using your thumb and forefingers crimp the edge.
Chill pie in the freezer for 15 minutes if baking right away. Bake according to recipe instructions.
HOW TO BLIND BAKE A PIE CRUSTPreheat oven to 425 degrees F and place rack in the middle. After the crust has been refrigerated or placed in freezer, line inside of pie with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans to prevent shrinking. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove parchment paper, and prick with a fork. Return to oven and par-bake for another 5-6 minutes if filling pie and baking some more. If making a chilled pie (like banana cream), fully bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.Remove from oven and let cool completely after baking.