Basic Piecrust
 
Makes 1 piecrust
Ingredients
  • 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 6 tablespoons cold all-vegetable shortening, cubed
  • 7 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening until mixture is crumbly. Using a fork, stir in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time just until mixture comes together and starts to form a ball. (You may not need to use all the water.)
  2. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and gently knead until dough holds together. Shape into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 14-inch circle, about ⅛ inch thick. Press into bottom and up sides of a regular or deep-dish 10-inch pie plate. Trim excess dough. Fold edges under, and crimp as desired.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/chocolate-chess-pie-recipe/