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plain pastry for two 8" pie crust

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lyn Starr
@lynstarr
Bakersfield, CA

I worked as a sue chef when I was 15 yrs. at The Top Notch Cafe in vista, California. The owner had THE best pie crust ever! I do believe she is gone now, so am sure it is alright to share the recipe!

(2 ratings)
yield 8 " Double Crust Pie
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For plain pastry for two 8" pie crust

  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    shortening (crisco)
  • 4-5 Tbsp
    ice cold water

How To Make plain pastry for two 8" pie crust

  • 1
    Pre-heat oven to 450 for 10 minutes
  • 2
    Combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until size of large peas. Add ice cold water gradually. Mix 'til dough holds together.
  • 3
    Roll out on lightly floured board to 1/8" thick.
  • 4
    For pie shell remember to prick crust (a lot!)
  • 5
    REMEMBER: to make design on top crust.
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