PIE SHELL - ONE-CRUST PIE 
1 c. + 2 tbsp. unsifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. corn oil
2 tbsp. cold water

TWO CRUST PIE:

1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. corn oil
3 tbsp. cold water

Heat oven to 450 degrees for one crust pie, 425 degrees for two crust pie. Measure flour, level off with spatula, no sifting. Mix flour and salt. Blend in oil, sprinkle all of water over mixture; mix well. Press dough firmly into ball with hands. (If too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more oil.) Roll immediately into 12" circle between 2 pieces of waxed paper. Peel off top paper, place pastry in pan, paper side up. Peel off paper, fit pastry loosely in pan. Trim, flute, prick. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or fill and bake according to filling directions.

 

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