Common Problems and Solutions!

My crust:
sticks to the counter - Use a pastry cloth and rolling pin sleeve
falls apart - cut in shortening with a pastry cutter
burns on the edge - Only keep the oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, turn down to 350 degrees for the remaining time.
cracks up when rolling - make another, add T. of shortening or water. Don't re-roll.
edges shrink up when cooked - leave bigger edges, fold under dough.
pie crust won't stick to itself - use water like glue.
it's too tough - don't overstir, press dough together with hands.
too soft and sticky - don't use oil based margarine. Use cold butter or shortening.