BASIC PIE PASTRY

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This pastry is so easy! Try it anywhere you'd use a regular or deep dish pie crust. The savings will add up quickly!-Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 pastry shells.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons shortening
6 to 7 tablespoons lemon-lime soda, chilled

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine flour and salt. Add shortening; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add soda until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., For two single crust pies, on a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Repeat with remaining pastry. Fill or bake according to recipe directions., For a double crust pie, divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of plate. Add filling., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Bake according to recipe directions.

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Javier V√°zquez
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This is the best pie pastry recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Driver Rider
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect pie pastry for any occasion.


BKS LOVE
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This pie pastry is the perfect balance of flaky and tender. It's the perfect way to top off any pie.


Hattie Hanson
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.


Zandile Mnisi
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This pie pastry is so versatile. I've used it for everything from apple pie to chicken pot pie, and it's always been perfect.


Shani 302
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I was really impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced baker, I was able to make a delicious pie crust without any problems.


Sky Marie
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This recipe is a game-changer! I used to dread making pie crust, but now it's one of my favorite things to do.


Imsad Boy
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. It's the perfect pie pastry for any occasion.


Guddu Singh
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This pie pastry is so easy to make, even for a beginner like me. I was really happy with the results.


Yapo Sillah
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe really does produce the flakiest pie crust I've ever had. I'm definitely going to be using it again and again.


Bp Skmaher007
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This recipe is amazing! The pastry is so light and flaky, and it pairs perfectly with any filling.


Nur Hoshen
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I've tried many pie pastry recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's foolproof and always produces perfect results.


Javon Branch
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This pie pastry recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turns out flaky and delicious every time.