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Cheddar Pie Crust

This crust is great with apple pie

2 C. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/3 cup cold butter
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
5-7 Tablespoons ice cold water

Sift flour and salt in a bowl. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Mix in grated cheese. Add water on tablespoon at a time, just until mixture sticks together. Form the dough into two balls. Roll each into a crust as needed.

Makes 2 pie crusts.

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