- 1½ cups all purpose flour (375 mL)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted (25 mL)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (15 mL)
- ¼ tsp salt (1 mL)
- ½ cup vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces (125 mL)
- 3 to 4 tbsp ice water (45 to 60 mL)
- Blending fork
- In a large bowl, using a blending fork, blend together flour, cocoa, sugar and salt. Add shortening and blend until dough resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, by spoonfuls, while tossing mixture with fork. Add only enough water to make dough stick together. Press dough into a ball. Flatten into a disk and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll out for your pie, about 20 minutes.
- Fill and bake according to recipe directions.