Plain Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Mix well and form into a ball.
2. 2
   Let rest in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Cut ball in half and roll half just thin enough to be able to handle into a pie plate.
4. 4
   Place filling into pie plate with bottom crust in place.
5. 5
   Roll out top crust to same thickness as bottom and place on the pie.
6. 6
   Bake the pie according to the directions given with the filling.
7. 7
   Most 2-crust pies cook best when baked in a hot oven (450°) for about 10 minutes and the rest of the time in a moderate oven (350°).