CLASSIC CRISCO SINGLE PIE CRUST 
1 1/3 level c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
3 tbsp. cold water

Spoon flour into medium bowl with salt. Blend in Crisco with flour and salt; sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Press between hands to form 5-6 inch "pancake".

Flour rolling surface and rolling pin lightly. Roll dough into circle. Trim 1-inch larger than upside down pie plate. Loosen dough carefully. Fold into quarters. Unfold and press into pie plate. Fold edge under and flute.

Bake at 425 degrees. Pinch bottom of crust 50 times; bake 10-15 minutes until lightly brown. Makes 1 (9-inch) crust.

 

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