Basic Double Crust Pie Dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup shortening
• Cold water

Method

1. 1 Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2 Add shortening and rub in lightly with fingertips.
3. 3 Add cold water slowly until dough holds together; do not knead.
4. 4 Divide dough in half. Roll out one part thinly for the bottom crust.
5. 5 Fill pie, then roll out the second part for the top crust.
6. 6 Place top over pie, trim edges, press with a fork, and cut slashes.
7. 7 Bake in a hot oven (425°F) until golden.