Pie Dough

• 8 ounces all-purpose flour, about 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 tablespoon sugar (if making sweet pie dough)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
• 3 tablespoons ice water

1. Sift the flour, sugar, and salt into a large bowl.
2. Using your fingers, work in the butter and shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and work with your fingers until the water is incorporated and the dough comes together.
4. Add more water as needed to make a smooth dough, being careful not to over mix.
5. Form the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.

flour, sugar, salt, butter, vegetable shortening, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/pie-dough-recipe.html (may not work)