PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE
This is the recipe we use in the Test Kitchen when we test readers' pie recipes tat don't include a specific recipe for the pastry. -Janet Briggs
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield Pastry for double-crust pie (9 or 10 inches).
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large 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. x 10-in. pie plate. , Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge. Pour desired filling into crust. Roll out second ball; cut slits in pastry. Position over filling. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top crust over bottom crust. Flute edges. Bake according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Tyler Durden
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The dough was too dry and it crumbled when I tried to roll it out. I ended up throwing the whole thing away.
may_maymayah Martinez
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to come together at first, but I added a little bit more water and it worked perfectly. The crust was delicious and I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ana-Maria Cvetanova
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for double-crust pie. It's always turns out great and my family loves it.
Kofi West
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of making pie crust, but this recipe made it so easy! The dough was easy to work with and it turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and golden brown, and it tasted delicious.
Mohammed Osama
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow and the crust turned out perfectly! I've made double-crust pies before, but this was by far the best crust I've ever made. It was flaky and buttery, and it held together perfectly. I will definitely be using this rec