PASTRY FOR CLASSIC DOUBLE-CRUST PIE

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You need only a handful of ingredients for this classic pie crust from our Test Kitchen. Add your family's favorite filling for a tantalizing treat.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield pastry for double-crust pie (9 or 10 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 to 7 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other. Roll out larger ball to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge., Pour desired filling into crust. Roll out second ball. Position over filling; cut slits in pastry. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top crust over bottom crust. Flute edges. Bake according to recipe directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

faby ji
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This pastry recipe is a keeper! I've used it for years and it never fails me. The crust is always flaky and delicious, and it's perfect for any kind of pie.


Ambissa Belay
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I'm so glad I found this pastry recipe. It's the best one I've ever used. The crust is always flaky and golden brown, and it holds up well to all kinds of fillings. I highly recommend it!


Mariam Yousaf
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This pastry recipe is a winner! The dough is so flaky and delicious, and it's perfect for any kind of pie. I've made everything from apple pie to pumpkin pie with this dough, and it's always turned out perfectly.


Piotr Szymczak
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I was so impressed with this pastry recipe. It was so easy to work with and the pies turned out beautifully. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


skoviraj231 devil
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I've tried many pastry recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it!


shahid ferhan
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This pastry recipe is a family favorite. My grandma used to make it all the time when I was growing up. It's so nostalgic and delicious.


Alexis Swindler
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I love that this pastry recipe is so versatile. I've used it to make everything from classic apple pie to savory chicken pot pie. It's always delicious and flaky.


Nalumansi Rukia
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This pastry recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time but I still want to make homemade pies. This dough is so quick and easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Bhoora Lal
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I'm a beginner baker and this pastry recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Haroon Roni
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This pastry recipe is a game-changer! I used to dread making pies because the crust was always so difficult. But this recipe is so easy to follow and the results are stunning. My pies now look and taste like they're from a bakery.


Andrew Swann
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I've made this pastry recipe several times and it's always turned out great. The dough is easy to work with and the pies always come out flaky and delicious.


Mdl Raj
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This is the best pastry recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. My pies always come out perfect with this dough.


Sadeesha Denuwan
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This pastry recipe is a keeper! I've used it for years and it never fails me. The crust is always flaky and delicious, and it's perfect for any kind of pie.


Mamsy Marota
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I love this pastry recipe! It's so versatile and can be used for both sweet and savory pies. I've made everything from apple pie to chicken pot pie with this dough, and it's always turned out great.


Jeremiah mwape
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This was my first time making a double-crust pie, and I'm so glad I used this recipe. The pastry was easy to work with and the pie turned out perfect! I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Fabian Rivero
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I've tried many pastry recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crust is always flaky and golden brown, and it holds up well to all kinds of fillings. I highly recommend it!


Raj Khan
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This pastry recipe was a breeze to make! I was a little intimidated at first, but the instructions were clear and easy to follow. The pastry turned out flaky and delicious, and my pies looked and tasted like they were from a bakery.