Pastry for Double Pie-Crust Recipe
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Pastry for Double Pie-Crust

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Use this recipe from our Test Kitchen when you need pastry for a double-crust or lattice-topped pie."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (161)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by KyBailey   view full review
I have used this crust several times. I love it I have made apple pies and chicken pot pies. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2007 by KAREN JOHNSON-SUSKO   view full review
I am usually a Pillsbury get it in the dairy section crust kind of girl...but I went out on a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2007 by brookealyson   view full review
Easiest pie crust I've ever made! I also put the shorting in the frezzer and water ( about 10...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by RHETTDIXIE   view full review
Worked great! The water MUST be ice cold, not just cold water out of the tap or fridge. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by Sweet Dolly   view full review
This is the easiest, best textured and tasting crust I've tried. When using for sweet pies, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by Kellygrrrl   view full review
Excellent recipe. I'm always a bit nervous with pie-crust because you can easily overwork it....
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by LISA   view full review
This crust served it's purpose, but wasn't the best I've ever had. It was a little dull...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2007 by Mom Gone Crazy   view full review
I used this on top of my chicken pot pie. I usually make a huge dish of it and the only thing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2007 by Carlie   view full review
This recipe was excellent and extremely simple to make. Be sure to use ICE COLD WATER like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2009 by jamieb87   view full review
omg, i love this recipes! i use it atleast twice a month on either my famous chicken pot pie...

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