Pie Crust

4 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 c. flour
  • 1 2/3 c. water
  • 2 2/3 c. shortening
  • 4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour and salt together.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening with pastry blender, until size of small peas.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle water over mixture, while tossing quickly with fork, until particles stick together. Form into smooth ball.
  4. 4
    For ease, roll pastry on Tupperware pastry cloth and wax paper.
  5. 5
    Make 1 inch larger than pie pan.
  6. 6
    Pat out air; crimp edges.
  7. 7
    Prick entire crust thoroughly before baking. This prevents bubbles and excess shrinkage.
  8. 8
    Bake in a hot oven (450°) for about 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. 9
    Makes 4 (9-inch) pie crusts.

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