pie crust

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Cheektowaga, NY
Updated on Nov 10, 2018

Makes 1 set of top & bottom crusts or 2 bottom crusts for 9" pie. This is my mother's recipe. Her pie crusts were always perfect. Her tip is touch the dough as little as possible!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water

How To Make pie crust

  • Step 1
    Sift flour and salt. Cut in shortening Add water 1 tbs at a time
  • Step 2
    Divide into 2 equal parts Roll out Transfer to pie plate. Crimp edges.
  • Step 3
    If needed for a baked shell : bake at 425 for 9-12 min.

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