Pie Crust from the Freezer

What 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:

1. Place the flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
2. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until mixture become crumbly.
3. Add 1 T of the ice water at a time.
4. After each addition, toss with a fork.
5. Push moistened ingredients to the side.
6. Only add ice water to dry ingredients.
7. Continue adding the ice water 1 T at a time until all the dry ingredients are moistened.
8. Dough should be moist enough to hold together but not sticky.
9. Divide dough in half.
10. Roll each half into a ball.
11. Wrap each ball with wax paper.
12. Wrap tightly in the freezer wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.
13. When ready to use bring to room temperature and roll out as desired.