Flaky Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup ice-cold water

Method

1. 1 Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together twice.
2. 2 Cut in shortening using a turner or spatula until coarse.
3. 3 Mix in ice-cold water, chopping and turning until a dough ball forms; do not knead.
4. 4 Divide dough into four parts. Roll out on a floured board, folding and re-rolling if torn.
5. 5 Place on tin, trim edges, and add top crust with steam gashes.
6. 6 Brush with egg wash (1 yolk, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tsp sugar) and bake at 350°F.