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Pie Crust

Source of Recipe

Bon Appetit Scratch Baking Made Easy


Recipe Introduction

Great flavor and not hard to make.

List of Ingredients

Single crust:
1 1/3 c sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c shortening
2 - 3 tbsp water

Double crust:
2 c sifted flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 c shortening
3-4 tbsp water


Recipe

Combine flour and salt in mixing bowl.
Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender (or 2 knives).
Work until the dough is uniform and pieces are the size of smll peas.
Add water slowly and mix until dough forms a smooth ball.
For double crust, divide dough into two balls.

For unfilled baking:
Place in pie dish and flute edges; prick bottom and sides numerous times with a fork.
Bake at 425 for 10 to 15 minutes or unil lightly browned.

For filling: do not prick dough and bake as pie directions are given.
To prevent a soggy bottom crust, paint with a lightly beaten egg white before filling.

Notes - I use butter flavor Crisco.