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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (sifted): 2 cups |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 2/3 cup |
| water: 6 Tbl (cold) |
Flaky Pie Crust
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User rating:
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
18 min -
Servings
2 serving(s)
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sift flour with salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine meal.
- Sprinkle with cold water a tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until all the flour is moistened.
- Form dough into a ball.
- Divide in half.
- On a lightly floured board, roll each ball to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Fit pastry loosely into pie plates.
- Prick bottom and sides with fork.
- Trim and flute edges.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.