Standard Pie Crust with Margarine

==Description==
Makes 1 double crust or 2 single crusts, or 12 tart shells.
==Ingredients==
* 2 cups unbleached flour
* ¾ tsp sea salt
* 1 cup hard vegan margarine
* 3 – 4 tbsp cold water
==Directions==
# Sift the flour and salt together into a bowl.
# Cut margarine into small chunks and drop over the mixture.
# Cut into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or 2 butter knives.
# It should have the texture of coarse cornmeal.
# Gradually sprinkle with the cold water and stir and lift with a fork until evenly moistened.
# Use only enough water to mix it into a dough.
# Form into a large ball with your hands.
# Roll out ½ the dough for the bottom crust and reserve the other half for a top crust or for future one-crust pies.
# Bake as directed in whatever recipe you are using.
Category:Pastry Recipes