Savory Pie Dough

• 8 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• ½

Place the flour in the bowl of a mixer equipped with a dough hook. Add the yeast, and cut in the shortening, and add the salt. Pour in 2 cups warm tap water, add the salt, mix for 4 minutes at low speed, then knead at medium speed for 6 more minutes. To mix by hand, place the flour and the yeast in a l