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Pastry for Single-Crust Pie

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
If you want to try your hand at making pie pastry from scratch, give this traditional recipe from our Test Kitchen a try. 

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French Pastry Pie Crust

Submitted by: TJ 
This recipe makes a sweet dough that is perfect for fruit pies or tarts. A bit of sugar, an egg and vinegar make this dough different from the traditional, but the end result is pastry that is manageable and flaky. Try adding a bit of lemon zest if you 're feeling adventurous. 

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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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Egg yolk lends an attractive golden color to this pie pastry. The recipe makes enough for one double-crust pie or two single-crust pies. 

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Miracle Baking Powder Pie Crust

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

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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. 

Hot Water Pie Crust II

Submitted by: Ruth 
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Pastry for Double-Crust Pie

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
You need only a handful of ingredients for this classic pie crust from our Test Kitchen. Use it in the recipes below or add your family's favorite filling for a tantalizing treat. 

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Pie Crust I

Submitted by: Brenda 
The ingredients are pretty basic: flour, ice water, shortening, and salt. And the instructions on making, rolling, and fitting the dough are easy to follow. This is the perfect primer for a novice or anyone who wants to improve their pastry-making skills. 
 
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