My Mom’s Pie Crust

Yes, my Mom’s pie crust is the best.  This is probably the same recipe your Mom uses, too.  It always turns out.  Lately, I’ve had to add a bit more flour which I note in the recipe.

The Pie Crust of My Mother

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (original) – 2 1/4 cups (depending on the weather) flour
• 3/4 cup crisco
• 1/2 t. salt
• 4-6 T. cold water

Cooking Directions:

1. Mix the salt and flour together.
2. Cut in the crisco with a pastry blender until crumbly.
3. Add water until it forms a workable ball.
4. Divide dough in half and roll out top and bottom crusts.
5. Makes enough crust for one large pie