Miracle Baking Powder Pie Crust

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.25 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons ice water
• 1 cup shortening

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Transfer 1/2 cup flour mixture to a small bowl; stir in water until smooth.

3. 3

   Cut shortening into remaining flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Blend in wet flour mixture.

4. 4

   Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or up to 3 days before using.