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Flaky Pie Dough Recipe

Flaky Pie Dough Recipe was pinched from <a href="http://www.chow.com/recipes/30174-flaky-pie-dough" target="_blank">www.chow.com.</a>

"Pie doughs using all butter are delicious, but they often have a crumbly texture. To make a flakier crust, we’ve added a little shortening and lemon juice. Try it with your next apple pie. What to buy: For some pie recipes, you’ll need pie weights to line the crust so that it doesn’t puff up while pre-baking. If you don’t have pie weights or forgot to get them, just use some dried beans. Game plan: The dough can be made, tightly wrapped, and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. If you need enough dough for both a bottom and upper crust, just double the recipe. Making your pie dough from scratch is worth the extra effort. Here are some pointers to help you do it right...."

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
5 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
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