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Pastry for Double Pie-Crust

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"Use this recipe from our Test Kitchen when you need pastry for a double-crust or lattice-topped pie."
Pastry for Double Pie-Crust Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 93 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 6 tablespoons cold water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so one ball is slightly larger than the other.
  2. Roll out the larger ball to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry with even with edge of plate. Pour desired filling into crust.
  3. Roll out second ball; cut slits in pastry. Position over filling. Trim pastry to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top crust over bottom crust. Flute edges. Bake according to recipe directions.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by KyBailey 
I have used this crust several times. I love it I have made apple pies and chicken pot pies. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by RHETTDIXIE 
Worked great! The water MUST be ice cold, not just cold water out of the tap or fridge. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2007 by brookealyson 
Easiest pie crust I've ever made! I also put the shorting in the frezzer and water ( about 10... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by Sweet Dolly 
This is the easiest, best textured and tasting crust I've tried. When using for sweet pies, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by KAREN JOHNSON-SUSKO 
I am usually a Pillsbury get it in the dairy section crust kind of girl...but I went out on a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by LISA 
This crust served it's purpose, but wasn't the best I've ever had. It was a little dull... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by Mom Gone Crazy 
I used this on top of my chicken pot pie. I usually make a huge dish of it and the only thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by Kellygrrrl 
Excellent recipe. I'm always a bit nervous with pie-crust because you can easily overwork it.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by Carlie 
This recipe was excellent and extremely simple to make. Be sure to use ICE COLD WATER like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by AURA5195 
great! I used butter as the shortening to give it that little extra flavor. Thanks! MORE

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