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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This quick pastry is a no-fail recipe made easily with ingredients usually found in most kitchens. Be sure to use cold water and keep dough well-wrapped until ready to use. Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup vegetable shortening |
2 tablespoons cold water |
Directions:
1. Combine flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.
2. Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together. Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.
3. Shape dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
4. Line pie plate with pastry. Trim around perimeter for a 1-inch overhang to fold under and crimp as desired.
5. Note: To make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above, and divide dough in half.
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