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Recipe for single or double basic pie crust.

Pie Crust
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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

Instructions

  • Sift together flour and salt.
  • Cut in shortening until pieces are size of small peas.
  • Sprinkle water over 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing mixture after each addition.
  • Form into ball. Will look crumbly but hold together when pressed.
  • Flatten on lightly floured surface.
  • Roll 1/8 inch think from center to edge.

 

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