The BEST Easy Pie Crust Recipe

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk until combined.

Step 2

Grate the frozen butter and shortening into the flour mixture (toss with a fork several times while grating so that it doesn't all clump together)

Step 3

Cut in the butter and shortening using a pastry cutter until the mixtures resembles small crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in cold water just until combined and a dough begins to form.

Step 5

Place dough on a floured surface (it will be crumbly) and gently knead just enough until all the flour is incorporated and you have soft, uniform dough.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two equal halves.

Step 7

Gently shape the dough into flattened disks.

Step 8

Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 9

When ready to use, roll one of the halves out evenly onto a lightly floured surface using a rolling pin (about 1/8 inch thick). Roll it large enough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. (about 12 inches in diameter)

Step 10

Place into a pie plate and trim off any excess dough if needed.

Step 11

Chill in the refrigerator until it's ready for filling.

Step 12

If storing long term, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag.