We use this crust to make our Bourbon Apple Pie .
Recipe information
Yield
Yields 2 pastry crusts
Ingredients
3
cups instant (Wondra) flour (you'll need to buy 2 boxes)
1
/2 cup chilled unsalted butter
1
/2 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/2 cup ice water
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Preparation
Step 1
In a food processor using on/off turns, blend 1 1/2 cups instant flour, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup shortening, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until mixture is crumbly and pieces of butter and shortening are the size of small peas. Add 1/4 cup ice water and mix in using on/off turns until dough forms large moist clumps.
Step 2
Flatten dough into 7-inch round, enclose in plastic, and place in refrigerator 30 minutes. Repeat process with remaining ingredients to make second pie crust.