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Pie crust

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Ingredients/Components

  • salt - 1/2 tsp
  • cold water - 3 Tbsp
  • Crisco shortening - 1/2 c
  • sifted plain flour

How to make pie crust:

Sift flour before measuring. Spoon lightly into measuring cup and level without shaking or packing down. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until uniform. Mixture should be fairly coarse. Sprinkle with water, a tablespoon at a time. Toss with a fork. Work dough into a firm ball with your hands.

Press down into a flat circle with smooth edges. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a circle about 1 1/2-inches larger than inverted pie plate.

Gently ease dough into plate. Be careful not to stretch the dough. Trim 1/2-inch beyond edge of plate. Fold under to make a double thickness of dough around rim and flute with fingers or fork.

To bake without filling, prick bottom and sides thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425° for 10 to 15 minutes or until brown.

Recipe categories: Pie, Pies and tarts, Crusts/pastry dough.

Rating:
Pie crust
3.9
Average rating: 3.9 of 5, total votes: 7
Cook. Time: PT30M
Total Time: PT30M


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