SINGLE - CRUST PIE SHELL 
1 1/3 c. sifted regular flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco
3 tbsp. water

Mix as for double crust. Press dough into a flat circle with smooth edges. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a circle about 1 1/2 inches larger than inverted pie plate. Gently ease dough into plate. Be careful not to stretch the dough. Trim 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate; fold under to make a double thickness of dough around rim and flute with fingers or fork.

For a single crust baked with filling, bake according to time and temperature recommended for filling used. For single crust baked without filling, prick bottom and sides thoroughly with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until brown as desired.

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Single - Crust Pie Shell
 #186327
 Vicki (Wisconsin) says:
After I bake my homemade-from-scratch pie crust, can I keep it in the refrigerator for 2 days before putting my cooked pie filling in it?
 #186355
 Cooks.com replies:
Hi Vicki,

It would become dry and shrink. To try to prevent this, cover it closely with plastic wrap, wrap in foil and freeze it. It would also help to pre-bake it if that's the type of pie you're making.

For best results, bake pies the day before or morning of serving. Or bake the entire pie, including filling, in advance and freeze.

Hope this helps.

-- CM

 

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