Pie Crust from Joy of Cooking
One of my cousins swears by this recipe. Her daughter says she makes the best crust.
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup lard or Crisco (I always use lard)
2 T. cold butter
5-6 T. ice water
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