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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This is crisp, crumbly pastry, goes with sweet or savory pies.This is for a 9 inch shell. You can do a couple of variations with thi: For nut pie crust, add 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans. For a richer crust, use 2 cups flour and 3/4 cup butter or shortening, plus 1 tablespoon superfine sugar For a two crust pie: Increase proportions by 50%, Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
8 tablespoons shortening or 8 tablespoons butter, chilled and diced |
Directions:
1. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Add the shortening. Rub it into the flour with your fingers until crumbly.
2. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons ice water over the mixture. With a fork, toss gently to mix and moisten.
3. Press the dough into a ball. If it is too dry, gradually add another tablespoon of ice water.
4. Wrap the ball of dough with plastic wrap or waxed paper and chill for at least 30 minutes.
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