Pastry for Single-Crust Pie Recipe
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Pastry for Single-Crust Pie

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 4 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. Roll out to fit a 9-in. or 10-in pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond the edge of plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shell according to recipe directions.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by lexabee   view full review
I just have to say that this recipe is my all time favorite. It is great for a beginner and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by Nilliem   view full review
This recipe, as written is the in the amounts that my grandmother used; I am thrilled its...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by Eileen in OK   view full review
I used this recipe with the Spinach Quiche recipe (by Bailey) and it turned out wonderful. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by barrtopia   view full review
My biggest complaint with this recipe, is that it doesn't state how long to bake it. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by RALWATTAR   view full review
This crust tastes really good--I couldn't stop picking at it when the pie came out of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by Stacie   view full review
This recipe always turns out for me. I have tried using different recipes, but always come...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2007 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
Dough was easy to work with and rolled out nicely, crust was flaky, but was not tender at all....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by Justa' Mom   view full review
4 stars for it being easy. Definately a bit more work than oil based recipes but, worth it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by BluJaysGal   view full review
Excellent recipe, I am terrible at pastry but this one turns out PERFECT every time if you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by Noah   view full review
this was a very good flaky crust

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