Classic Crisco Single Crust
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- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Yields:
- Units:
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ingredients
- 1 1⁄3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup Crisco shortening
- 3 tablespoons cold water
directions
- Spoon flour into measuring cup and level.
- Combine flour and salt in medium bowl.
- Cut in shortening using pastry blender or 2 knives until all flour is blended to form pea-size chunks.
- Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Toss lightly with fork until dough forms a ball.
- Press dough between hands to form 5- to 6-inch"pancake".
- Flour rolling surface and rolling pin lightly Roll dough into circle.
- Trim circle 1 inch larger than upside-down pie plate.
- Carefully remove trimmed dough.
- Set aside to reroll and use for pastry cutout garnish, if desired.
- Fold dough into quarters.
- Unfold and press into pie plate.
- Fold edge under.
- Flute.
- For recipes using a baked pie crust, heat oven to 425°F.
- Prick bottom and side thoroughly with fork (50 times) to prevent shrinkage.
- Bake at 425°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- For recipes using an unbaked pie crust, follow directions given for that recipe.
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The BEST! Makes the best crust I have ever tasted. Actually I replace real butter for the shortening to cut out the trans-fats. Also, use extremely cold water. Big glass of ice filled with water. Then measure out the water in measuring spoons. This is good every single time. Consistently!
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The BEST! Makes the best crust I have ever tasted. Actually I replace real butter for the shortening to cut out the trans-fats. Also, use extremely cold water. Big glass of ice filled with water. Then measure out the water in measuring spoons. This is good every single time. Consistently!
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Simple to make and the finished product is flaky & delicious.
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Thanks so much for posting. The pie shell turned out perfect. I had this recipe years ago and misplaced it. I have tried many since and nothing compares to this one. Thanks again.
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