PASTRY FOR DOUBLE PIE-CRUST

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Use this recipe from our Test Kitchen when you need pastry for a double-crust or lattice-topped pie.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield Pastry for 1 double-crusted or lattice-topped 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 shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so one ball is slightly larger than the other., Roll out the larger ball to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry with even with edge of plate. 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.

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Aryiah Lee
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I've tried many different pastry recipes, but this one is the only one that I've found to be consistently successful.


Jaffer Mahamudu
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This pastry recipe is a lifesaver. I used to be intimidated by making pastry, but this recipe makes it so easy.


KING PHON
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I love this pastry recipe because it's so easy to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


Faiaz
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This is the best pastry recipe ever! I've used it to make pies, tarts, and turnovers, and it's always perfect.


Ridoy Paul
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I'm so glad I found this pastry recipe. It's made my life so much easier.


arianna!!
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This pastry recipe is the secret to my perfect pies. I've been using it for years, and I've never had a complaint.


Kholoud Mohamed
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I love this pastry recipe because it's so forgiving. I've made it several times, and it's always turned out great, even when I've made mistakes.


Akeem Riley
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This pastry recipe is a game-changer. I used to buy pre-made pastry crusts, but now I only make my own using this recipe.


Box Trot
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I've tried many different pastry recipes, but this one is the only one that I've found to be consistently successful.


Md Muktar
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This is the best pastry recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to work with, and it produces a beautiful, flaky crust.


Jawad Rahim
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I love this pastry recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make both sweet and savory pies, and it always turns out great.


Patrick Maher
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This pastry recipe is a lifesaver! I used to be intimidated by making pastry, but this recipe makes it so easy.


Darren Bowling
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I've been using this pastry recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's always flaky and delicious.


Al Wahab
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This is the perfect pastry recipe for beginners. It's easy to make and produces a beautiful, golden crust.


Tanisha
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I've tried many pastry recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so versatile, and I've used it to make everything from pies to tarts to turnovers.


Yolanda Espin
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This pastry recipe was easy to follow and produced a delicious, flaky crust. I used it to make a double-crust apple pie, and it was the best apple pie I've ever had.