Pie Crust

Our family believes that a million pies at Thanksgiving is a must! {and layered Jell-O} This year, at our trial run with Jayson’s parents, I made apple, pumpkin {from a whole pumpkin} and my favorite – Chocolate, Peanut Butter Banana Pie. {I just use a premade graham cracker crust when making this. Super easy.}

This year the apple was the best ever. I blame the crust! Here’s the crust recipe. Jayson usually makes the crust for me!



2 cups flour
1/2 cup cake flour
3 tsp powdered sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup salted butter
pinch salt
1 egg
3 tsp vinegar
1/4 cup ice cold water

Using a pasty blender, blend the flours, sugar, shortening, butter and salt. Whisk the egg, vinegar and water in a 2 cup measure and pour over the dry ingredients incorporating all the liquid without overworking the dough. Toss the additional flour over the ball of dough and chill if possible. Divide the dough into 2, for a top and bottom or 2 tops.