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Pie Crust from Joy of Cooking

ByBecca

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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