If there’s ever a time to make your own pie crust, it’s the holidays. The extra effort put into homemade treats is an expression of love for your family. After all, you typically have a little more ...

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1. To make the crust, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture is the consistency of cornmeal and peas and all flour is blended. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a ...