PASTRY CRUST MIX
You can turn out a finished pie crust in a matter of minutes using this Basic Pastry Mix. With several flavors of crust to choose from, you're sure to find one that's a hit at your house!-Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in half of the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Cut in remaining shortening. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Yield: 8 cups. , For Double Crust: Place 2 to 2-3/4 cups Basic Pastry Mix in a medium bowl. With a fork, gently mix in 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water to moisten dry ingredients. Form into a ball. For ease of handling, wrap and chill until ready use. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball to fit a 9-in. to 10-in. pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge. Fill crust with desired filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Bake according to recipe directions. Yield: pastry for double-crust pie (9 or 10 in.) , For single crust: Place 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups Basic Pastry Mix in a large bowl. Gradually add 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes if desired. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. to 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shell according to recipe directions. Or bake without filling at 400° for 10 minutes or until the pastry is light golden brown. Yield: Pastry for single-crust pie (9 or 10 in.) , Spicy Pastry: Prepare as directed above for a single-crust pie, except mix 1-1/2 cups Basic Pastry Mix with 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Add 1 tablespoon light molasses and 1 to 3 tablespoons cold water until dough forms a ball. Yield: pastry for single-crust pie (9 or 10 in.) , Chocolate Pastry: Prepare as directed above for a single-crust pie, except mix 1-1/2 cups Basic Pastry Mix with 2 tablespoons chocolate drink mix. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water until dough forms a ball. Yield: Pastry for single-crust pie (9 or 10 in.). , Basic Pastry Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes (also found in Recipe Finder): To Make Pie Pastry, Spicy Pastry and Chocolate Pastry.
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Joey Manus
j-manus76@hotmail.comThis is the best pastry crust mix I've ever used. It's so easy to work with and the flavor is amazing.
Md Arafat hossain
m_h@hotmail.frI'm so glad I found this pastry crust mix. It's made baking so much easier and more enjoyable.
Md Tuhin Hossain
hossain.m81@yahoo.comThis pastry crust mix is a lifesaver for busy parents. It's so easy to use and the results are delicious.
Rano Ranojan
ranojanrano67@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but I was able to make a delicious pie crust with this mix. It's so easy to use.
Kaitesi Joan
kjoan@yahoo.comI was a bit skeptical at first, but this pastry crust mix really does work. It's so easy to use and the results are delicious.
Gabriel Steven
steven-gabriel@aol.comThis pastry crust mix is a game-changer. I used to dread making pie crusts, but now it's a breeze.
mohammad mohammadomar
mohammadm@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this pastry crust mix. It's made baking so much easier and more enjoyable.
Purna Shreejana
shreejana-purna50@hotmail.comThis pastry crust mix is a great value for the price. It's a great way to save time and money.
fatma elkassar
fatma17@yahoo.comI was really impressed with this pastry crust mix. It was so easy to use and the results were delicious. I will definitely be using it again.
Danish Pervaiz
pervaiz56@yahoo.comI've tried many different pastry crust mixes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect combination of flaky and tender.
Bumble Gaming
bumble_gaming@aol.comThis is the best pastry crust mix I've ever used. It's so easy to work with and the flavor is amazing.
Christina Toronjo
christina-toronjo80@yahoo.comI love this pastry crust mix! It's so versatile. I've used it to make pies, tarts, and even crackers. It always turns out perfect.
hiro Alom
ha@yahoo.comThis pastry crust mix is a lifesaver! I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make a delicious pie crust with this mix. It was so easy to use and the results were amazing.