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Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| salt: 3/4 tsp |
| multipurpose shortening: 2/3 cup |
| water: 6 Tbl (cold) |
Pastry for Double-Crust Pie
Credit: AllRecipes
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"You need only a handful of ingredients for this classic pie crust from our Test Kitchen. Use it in the recipes below or add your family's favorite filling for a tantalizing treat."
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Prep Time
20 min -
Cook Time
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Servings
8 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge.
- Pour desired filling into crust. Roll out second ball. Position over filling; cut slits in pastry. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top crust over bottom crust. Flute edges. Bake according to recipe directions.