PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE
This is the recipe we use in the Test Kitchen when we test readers' pie recipes tat don't include a specific recipe for the pastry. -Janet Briggs
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield Pastry for double-crust pie (9 or 10 inches).
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large 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. x 10-in. pie plate. , Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge. Pour desired filling into crust. Roll out second ball; cut slits in pastry. Position over filling. 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.
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Joey Nebbergall
[email protected]I don't recommend this pie crust recipe. It's too complicated and the crust didn't turn out well.
Md Mijan
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is okay, but I've had better. It's a little bland for my taste.
Rody toty
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie crust turned out really tough. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.
Daniel Ekene
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a little tricky, but it's worth the effort. The crust is so flaky and delicious.
Hassan Wanyama
[email protected]I've been using this pie crust recipe for years, and it never fails me. It's the best!
Renee Rudolph
[email protected]This is the first time I've ever made a pie crust from scratch, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Joshua Mwazo
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is amazing! The crust is so flaky and buttery. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Vimukthi madushanka Kalupahana
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this pie crust recipe was so easy to follow. The crust turned out perfect and my pie was a hit!
rox singh
[email protected]This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's always flaky and delicious, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use it for both sweet and savory pies.
Laurie McClary
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend it!
Florence Nalwadda
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! I used to be intimidated by making pie crust, but this recipe makes it so easy. The crust is always flaky and delicious.
Aselita Asmamaw
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've used it for both fruit pies and savory pies, and it's always delicious.
Jody Mcmurray
[email protected]I love this recipe! The crust is flaky and buttery, and it's the perfect complement to any pie filling. I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Lila Keller
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always delicious.