Amber's Famous Pie Crust
By ambera
From Betty Crocker Cookbook copyright 1986
Wedding Shower Gift from Dora Mae Hedges 1991
Orange Cover
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Ingredients
- crust pie:
- 8-9 inch
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 4-5 tablespoons cold water
- 10 inch
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 7-8 tablespoons cold water
Preparation
Step 1
Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1-2 teaspoons water can be added if necessary).
Divide pastry into halves and shape into 2 balls. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Roll pastry 2 inches larger than inverted pie plate with rolling pin. Roll pastry onto rolling pin to transfer to pie plate.
Add pie filling. Roll top crust just like bottom crust and transfer to pie. Flute edges and bake as directed.