Pie Crust/Pastry

Step 1: You need 14 tablespoons total of shortening. There are several ways to measure this: 1/2 cup PLUS 6 tablespoons, 1 cup MINUS 2 tablespoons, or just measure out 14 tablespoons; whatever works for you.)

Step 2: Place shortening in large bowl. Pour hot water and milk over the shortening. With a dinner fork, break up the shortening. Tilt bowl and beat quickly until the mixture looks like whipped cream (this will take 3-5 minutes).

Step 3: Pour flour and salt over shortening mixture and beat well with the fork, forming a dough that cleans the bowl.

Step 4: Divide the pie crust dough into two parts and roll out between two sheets of waxed paper. Fit into pie shell and use as directed in recipe.