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FLAKY PIE CRUST Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
5 to 6 Tbsp. cold water
Directions:
Directions:
Sift flour with salt: cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine meal. Sprinkle with water, a tablespoonful at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until all of the flour is moistened. Form dough into a ball; divide in half. Roll each to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured board; fit pastry loosely into pie plates. Prick bottom and sides with fork; trim and flute edges. Bake in preheated hot oven (400º F.) for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
MAKES: two 8 or 9-inch single crusts or 8 or 9-inch double crust pie.

NOTE: for 2-crust pie, do not prick. Follow recipe directions for baking.)

 

 

 

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