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Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Submitted by: stephanie 
Flaky, flaky, flaky. Cold vegetable shortening and ice water do the trick to make this classic crust true to its name. 

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Flaky Food Processor Pie Crust

Submitted by: Charlotte 
If you 've never made pastry dough in the food processor, you 're in for a treat. This recipe is foolproof and easy. Make sure all the ingredients are chilled, plop them into the processor, and that 's it. You 'll get flaky, manageable dough. 

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Easy to Remember Pie Crust

Submitted by: Deirdre Dee 
Shortening, flour and water are combined and finessed into a lovely dough that will roll out perfectly for your favorite pie filling. 

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Boiling Water Pie Crust

Submitted by: HAYCO 
There 's bread flour and baking powder in this simple flaky pastry. And yes, there 's boiling water. It whips up into a terrific pastry that holds up to hearty fillings for beef or chicken pot pies. 

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Pie Crust III

Submitted by: GAF55 
This is a simple recipe with only three ingredients: flour, canola oil and ice water. And if you want to make your pie crust adventure even simpler, put all the ingredients in the food processor and pulse a few times. Then simply roll the dough between wax paper and fit into a waiting pie pan. 

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Never Fail Pie Crust II

Submitted by: Mary Roahrig 
This is a no-roll pie crust 

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Miracle Baking Powder Pie Crust

Submitted by: Rocky 
My favorite crust for fruit pies. Always tender and flaky! 

Hot Water Pie Crust II

Submitted by: Ruth 
This recipe yields a tender, flaky pie crust every time. Flour, shortening, hot water, cornstarch, vinegar, and milk will help you do the trick. The dry ingredients are stirred into the liquid ingredients and the dough is rolled between sheets of waxed paper. This recipe yields two double crusts. 

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No Fail Pie Crust II

Submitted by: Molly 
Lard, baking powder, and vinegar combine with flour, water, and an egg to create the perfect dough for a tender, flaky pie crust. This easy recipe makes four roll-out-like-a-dream crusts. 

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Hot Water Pie Crust I

Submitted by: Ann Powell 
Forget everything you 've heard about chilling your pie crust ingredients. This recipe uses boiling water and the pastry turns out flaky, manageable, and delicious. It yields two 9-inch crusts. 
 
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