Recipe for single or double basic pie crust.
Basic Pie Crust
easy recipe for single or double basic crust.
Ingredients
Single crust
- 1½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shortening
- 4 - 5 Tablespoons cold water
Double crust or lattice-top
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 5 - 7 Tablespoons cold water
Method
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Sift together flour and salt.
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Cut in shortening until pieces are size of small peas.
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Sprinkle water over 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing mixture after each addition.
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Form into ball. Will look crumbly but hold together when pressed.
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Flatten on lightly floured surface.
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Roll 1/8 inch think from center to edge.