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I earned a reputation for having the best pies, and it's largely because of the pie crust recipe I use (which I learned from my dad).

Here is my recipe:
2 cups flour
1/2 t. salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 - 8 T. cold water

It's extremely simple to make. Mix together the flour and the salt with a fork until it's a little airy. Then, mix together the oil and water in a measuring cup. Make a well in the flour and pour all the liquid mix in at once. I usually add 5 1/2 T. or so to start and add a little more if it's not combining well. Mix until just combined -- if you overmix this dough at all it's tough.

The end result is an extremely flaky crust (like what you have with butter) that is slightly healthier and not greasy in the least.