Perfect Pie Crust

There's this pie crust that my mom makes. I've never had it anywhere else, and I really love it. It's not flaky, not buttery. It's not sweet or oversugared. It is a simple, understated pie crust that tastes a little bit nutty and molds like play dough.

This recipe makes two crusts.

Step 1: Ingredients

• 2 cups white flour
• 1/4 cup wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg

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Comments

[sunshiine]

I will try this, it looks good.

[jessyratfink]

I like the creative use of a human head in the ingredients. :P