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Pastry Crust

Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
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Ingredients
    Double Crust (for two pie crusts or one top and bottom)
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 6-7 tbsp cold water
    • Single Crust (for one pie crust)
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 3-4 tbsp cold water
Instructions
  1. 1
    Stir together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until pieces are size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 T of water over portion of mixture and gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl. Repeat until all is moistened. Divide dough in half. Form each half into a ball. Roll out dough and place directly into pie plate or store between waxed paper sheets in fridge or freezer.