EASY PIE CRUST

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Even novice bakers who shy away from homemade pie pastry can't go wrong with this recipe. It is easy to roll out and produces a tender, flaky crust every time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield pastry for a single- or double-crust pie (9 or 10 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
INGREDIENTS FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1 tablespoon white vinegar
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle with vinegar. Gradually add the milk, tossing with a fork until a ball is formed. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. , For a single crust, roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shell according to recipe directions., For a double crust, divide pastry in two portions so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with 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 top. Bake according to recipe directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.