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easy as pie

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jo Ann McFarlane
@IBcravin
Hamilton, NY

I was always intimidated by pastry. I thought it had lots of ingredients and would be way too hard. Quite a few failed attempts not only shattered my confidence I almost gave up. When I found this recipe I figured I would give it one last attempt and made a pie my family raved about. This recipe is so easy and I am always asked to bring pie for family get togethers which is great because depending on the season depends on the type of fruit from Strawberry Rhubarb, Blueberry, Bumbleberry and Apple.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For easy as pie

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    vegetable shortening cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/2 c
    ice cold water (approx)
  • 1 lg
    egg beaten

How To Make easy as pie

  • 1
    Measure flour and salt into large bowl mix and place in fridge to chill. Measure water and chill in freezer.
  • 2
    When flour, salt are chilled add cold shortening using cooled fingertips or pastry mixer until it resembles coarse meal.
  • 3
    Add chilled water, a little at a time, and mix until dough just comes together. Don't overmix. Divide dough into two discs. (If using lattice style type on top form two discs, one twice as large as the other.)
  • 4
    Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes. At this point preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 5
    Dust work surface with 1 Tbsp flour and roll out larger disc into a circle 1/8" thick and slightly larger than 9" pie plate.
  • 6
    Transfer dough by wrapping it loosely around rolling pin and place in 9" pie plate with edges overhanging dish.
  • 7
    Seal any pieces that may have ripped with a little water and fingers and prick crust with fork.
  • 8
    Add pie filling of choice.
  • 9
    Repeat with second piece of dough. Create lattice top and crimp edges. Or if using full crust repeat step 5 and place on top of pie.
  • 10
    Brush with beaten egg and bake on a tray on rack in the middle of the oven for 45-60 minutes depending on filling and until crust is brown. If using 2 full crust don't forget to make an X in the center to allow steam to escape. You may also sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
  • 11
    Allow to cool before serving.
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