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ONE CRUST 8 OR 9 INCH: 1/3 c. plus 1 tbsp. shortening 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2-3 tbsp. cold water TWO CRUST 8 OR 9 INCH: 2/3 c. plus 2 tbsp. shortening 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 4 to 5 tbsp. cold water Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans sides of bowl. Gather pastry into ball; shape into flattened round on lightly floured cloth-covered board. (For 2 crust, divide in half.) Roll pastry 2 inches larger than inverted pie pan. Fold pastry into quarters; unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and sides. Trim over hanging edges. For baked pie shell, heat oven to 475 degrees. Prick bottom and sides thoroughly with fork. Bake 8-10 minutes. | |
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recipe reviews #21021
Ellie (Maine) says:
I just want to say thank you for the directions. I have made the pie crust, but I was looking to find what the temp. should be to cook the pie shell at. I could not remember. Do you know how many recipies say to cook a pie shell, and leave it at that? Lots!!!So I finially found this one, and I truely appreciate it. It was great! Thank You. Ellie Fiske
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