PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE

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This is the recipe we use in the Test Kitchen when we test readers' pie recipes that don't include a specific recipe for the pastry. -Janet Briggs

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 1 pastry shell (8 servings).

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 large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. , Transfer crust to pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of pie 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.

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