PASTRY FOR CLASSIC SINGLE-CRUST PIE

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If you want to try your hand at making pie pastry from scratch, give this traditional recipe from our Test Kitchen a try.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 pastry shell (9 or 10 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out to fit a 9-in. or 10-in pie plate. , Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rime of plate; flute edge. Fill or bake crust according to recipe directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ashik Babu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best pie crust I've ever had!


Adil Murad
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This pie crust is so good, I could eat it all by itself!


Tanjil Khan
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I love the tips in this recipe for making the perfect pie crust. They really made a difference in the final product.


Richard Ndungu
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This pie crust is so versatile. I've used it for sweet and savory pies, and it's always perfect.


kalesu mutti
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I made this pie crust for a special occasion, and it was a showstopper. Everyone was raving about how delicious it was.


Andy Ramirez
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I love that this recipe includes a video tutorial. It was really helpful to see how to make the pie crust step-by-step.


Gj Sohau
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but this pie crust recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.


Muchangi betty
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This is the only pie crust recipe I use now. It's so easy and always turns out perfectly.


Jacque Estrada
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I made this pie crust for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Marcela Castro
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This pie crust is perfect for my favorite apple pie recipe. It's the perfect combination of flaky and buttery.


Sanju Raja
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I've tried other pie crust recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flaky and delicious.


Abduli Mjinbi
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I was a little worried about making my own pie crust, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it!


Wolf Mantss
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I love that this recipe uses all-butter. It makes the crust so rich and flavorful.


Madison Mckenzie
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I've made this pie crust several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sinethemba Ronald
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! It's so flaky and buttery, and it's perfect for any type of pie.