Two Crust Pie, 9 Inches
"The best pie crust recipe I've found. Remember to use ice-cold water, and not to fiddle around with the dough too much and your crust will turn out flakey and wonderful."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2⁄3 cup shortening, plus
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 5 tablespoons water, ice cold
directions
- Mix flour and salt. Cut in the shortening until particles are the size of peas.
- Sprinkle with the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until all the flour is moistened and the pastry almost cleans the side of the bowl. Additional water can be used if necessary.
- Divide pastry into 2 equal parts. Gather each portion into a ball.
- Working with one ball at a time: flatten into a disk on a lightly floured surface. I place my pastry between sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper - which makes it easier to lift onto the pie pan.
- Roll the pastry into a circle that is 2 inches larger around than the inverted pie pan. Carefully ease the pastry into the pan and press it firmly against the bottom and sides.
- Pour in the pie filling and then cover with the remaining pastry. Remember to cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake according to pie recipe directions.
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Reviews
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I made this in my food processor. I used butter flavor Crisco for the shortening. It turned out very good. It had a nice buttery flavor and was tender and flaky. I'll make this again.
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