Pie Crust from the Freezer

Ingredients That You Need:

2 C sifted all purpose flour

1 t salt

3/4 C shortening

4 to 5 T ice water

Wax paper

Freezer wrap

How to Make It:

Place the flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl.

Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until mixture become crumbly.

Add 1 T of the ice water at a time.

After each addition, toss with a fork.

Push moistened ingredients to the side.

Only add ice water to dry ingredients.

Continue adding the ice water 1 T at a time until all the dry ingredients are moistened.

Dough should be moist enough to hold together but not sticky.

Divide dough in half.

Roll each half into a ball.

Wrap each ball with wax paper.

Wrap tightly in the freezer wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.

When ready to use bring to room temperature and roll out as desired.