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Perfect Double Crust Pastry Shell Recipe

Perfect Double Crust Pastry Shell Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup crisco shortening (don'tsp use cheap brand!)
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup water

Directions:

Be sure to sift flour before measuring.
Put sifted flour in large bowl. Add salt and stir together.
Add shortening in chunks with a butter knife.
Cut together until lumpy.
Add water a little at a time and shape into a ball.
Cut ball in half and roll out crust one at a time on a floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick.
Roll part way onto your rolling pin and transfer to your pie pan.
Prick holes in the bottom and sides with a fork.
Add whatever pie ingredients you are using.
Put top crust on and press edges together.
Cut slits in top crust with a knife for venting.
Bake according to your pie's requirements.
If using a pudding recipe, bake pie shell at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
Watch it so it doesn't get too brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.89 Kcal (711 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.22g	30%
Sodium	290.83mg	12%
Potassium	0.06mg	0%
Calcium	0.9mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	620.62 Kcal (2598 kJ)
Calories from fat	631.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	70.21g	30%
Sodium	1062.4mg	12%
Potassium	0.22mg	0%
Calcium	3.4mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

5

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
sugar free

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