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.

Obarogie Beauty
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best pastry recipe I've ever used.


Yaseen Khan
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I've never been able to make a good pie crust before, but this one is so easy to follow and it always turns out great.


Lawrence Little
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I made this pastry for a pie I was making for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Arbaj Mikrani
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This pastry is amazing! It's so flaky and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.


Kimberley Dyke
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best pastry recipe I've ever used.


Chike Obi
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This is the best pastry recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Winfred Ndiritu
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect pastry for any occasion.


Sid Ahmed
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This pastry is perfect for any type of pie. I've used it for fruit pies, cream pies, and even savory pies and it's always delicious.


Zaid Riyadh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the best pastry recipe I've ever used.


Kanzy Ibrahim
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I've never been able to make a good pie crust before, but this one is so easy to follow and it always turns out great.


Steven McGlauh
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I made this pastry for a pie I was making for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Nokwanda Xulu
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This pastry is amazing! It's so flaky and flavorful. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.


Raymond Oliver
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I've tried many different pastry recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and it always comes out perfect.


yishreal Maxwell
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This pastry recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out flaky and delicious. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always perfect.