2 shell flaky pie crust

jcroskey42
jcroskey42 @cook_3412840

Make this flaky pastry before prepping your filling. If you choose to skip the refrigeration step, use a little more flour on your work surface to avoid sticking.

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Ingredients

  1. 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  2. 1/2 tsp. salt
  3. 1/3 cup crisco or shortening
  4. 5-7 tablespoons cold water

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix salt and flour in a mixing bowl and cut in shortening with a pastry knife until it resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. 2

    Mix in water one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add only enough water until dough holds together.

  3. 3

    Form dough into a ball and refrigerate 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Divide dough in half. Roll out on lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Transfer to your pie plate and add filling.

  5. 5

    You can either Roll out the second dough ball for the top crust, or see my streusel topping recipe for a sweet, crunchy topping. Reserve other dough for your next pie

  6. 6

    You can cut the top crust into strips and weave a lattice top as an option

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i started cooking as a kid and just loved it. i cook and bake everyday just for the sheer joy of being in a kitchen.
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