Cheddar Pie Crust
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INGREDIENTS 1-1/3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening, chilled
1/4 cup butter, chilled
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon vinegar mixed with 1/3 cup cold waterCombine flour and salt in a medium bowl. Cut shortening and butter into small pieces and add to flour. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbs begin to form. Add cheese and cut in to mix. Pour in water mixture, 2 tablespoons at a time, and mix until dough forms a ball. Do not add too much water.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Specks of butter and cheese will be visible in dough. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
Divide dough into 2 pieces and roll into 11-inch circles. Use in your favorite Pot Pie Recipe
Makes a double crust pie dough.
NOTE - Although this recipe mentions Pot Pie, I have also used this dough for Apple Pie....great!