Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

Homemade Pie Crust

This quick pastry is a no-fail recipe made easily with ingredients usually found in most kitchens. Be sure to use cold water and keep well-wrapped until ready to use.

Estimated Times:

Preparation - 10 min | Yields - 8 servings for 9-inch crust (4-cup volume)

Ingredients:

* 1 cup all-purpose flour

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/3 cup vegetable shortening

* 2 tablespoons cold water*

Directions:

COMBINE flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together.

SHAPE dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Line pie plate with pastry. Turn edge under; crimp as desired.

NOTE: To make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above, and divide dough in half.

*Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.