PIE CRUST I
This recipe can be halved to make one crust. Note: use 3 - 4 tablespoons of cold water when making only one crust.
Provided by Brenda
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is completely blended and appears crumbly.
- Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, by lightly tossing with a fork. Add only enough water to form mixture into a ball. The dough will be sticky and tough if to much water is added, and it will crack and tear when rolled if too little is added.
- Divide the dough into 2 balls, and roll each out into a circle 1 inch larger than the inverted pie plate.
- Follow these directions for a filled pie. Fold one circle of dough in half, and gently lift. Place into pie plate and unfold. Add filling to pie plate. Fold second circle of dough in half. Gently place over filling, and unfold. With a table knife, cut off excess crust evenly so that 1/2 to 1 inch extends beyond the edge of the pie plate. Fold under the excess dough so that it is even with the edge of the pie plate. Flute the edge of the crust. Cut slits in top crust for steam to escape.
- Follow these directions for 2 prebaked pie shells. Fold circle of dough in half, and gently lift. Place into pie plate and unfold. Either prick the entire surface of dough with a fork, or weight the bottom of the crust with pie weights while baking. Pie weights can be uncooked rice, dried beans, small clean pebbles, or small balls sold as pie weights.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 145.8 mg
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Shayan Ahmad Khan
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a lifesaver! It's so quick and easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've used it for both pies and tarts, and it's always been a hit. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Betty Ramos
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this pie crust recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The crust was flaky and buttery, and it held up well to my apple pie filling. I will definitely be making this pie crust again.
Robert Schnering
[email protected]This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's always reliable and turns out delicious. The crust is flaky and golden brown, and it holds up well to any filling. I highly recommend this recipe!
Nabin Dc
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use it for both sweet and savory pies. It's the perfect addition to any recipe!
Justin Appollis
[email protected]I was really impressed with this pie crust recipe. It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and golden brown, and it held up well to my berry pie filling. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Aiza Waqas
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The pie crust was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was flaky and buttery, and it held up well to my chicken pot pie filling. I will definitely be making this pie crust again.
kenneth ovakporae
[email protected]This pie crust was a breeze to make and turned out perfectly. It was flaky and golden brown, and it held up well to my apple pie filling. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
pradeep Dhakal
[email protected]I've tried a lot of pie crust recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's so simple and straightforward, and it always turns out great. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up well to all kinds of fillings. I highly recommend this recipe!
Eomos Eomos
[email protected]This is the best pie crust I've ever made! It was so easy to work with and didn't tear at all. It baked up perfectly and was the perfect golden brown color. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Keehwan Kim
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly flaky and golden brown. I love that it doesn't require any chilling time, so I can whip up a pie in no time. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's