In a large bowl, mix together 2-2/3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Chill in the fridge. Also place 1 cup shortening and 3/4 cup cold water in fridge. Once chilled, take all out of fridge.
With a pastry blender, a food processor or two knives in scissors fashion, mix flour mixture and shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pie Crust Recipe, in standard format
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Apple Pie Recipe, in standard format
Making an Apple Pie with Photo Instructions
By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide
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- Step One - Apple Pie Making Photos - Make the Pie Crust
- Step Two - Apple Pie Making Photos - Add Water
- Step Three - Apple Pie Making Photos - Roll Dough
- Step Four - Apple Pie Making Photos - Peel and Core Apples
- Step Five - Apple Pie Making Photos - Mix Apple Slices
- Step Six - Apple Pie Making Photos - Line Pie Plate
- Step Seven - Apple Pie Making Photos - Fill Pie Shell
- Step Eight - Apple Pie Making Photos - Lattice Top Crust
- Step Nine - Apple Pie Making Photos - Standard Top Crust
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