Source: Crisco
Makes 1 serving.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Tips: Double single 9" recipe for a covered 10" deep dish.
Crust for Pies
Classic Flaky Crisco
Ingredients
Preparation
SINGLE 9" pie
1 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
3 tablespoons cold water
1. Sift flour before measuring; spoon lightly into measuring cup and level without shaking or packing down.
2. Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. With pastry blender or two knifes, cut in shortening until uniform; mixture should be fairly coarse.
3. Sprinkle with water, a Tbs. at a time; toss with a fork. Work dough into a firm ball with your hands.
SINGLE 9" Pie
- Without filling: Prick bottom and sides thoroughly with a fork. Place ceramic beads or raw bean/ rice wrapped in aluminum foil as weights to prevent shrinkage. Bake for 10 - 15 minutes at 425 F degrees.
- With filling: Bake according to time and temperature recommended for filling used.
DOUBLE 9" pie (top and bottom)
Bake according to time and temperature recommended for filling used.
NOTE: Kitchen aid mixer with flat blade works well instead of hand method.
DOUBLE 9" pie
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup Crisco shortening
5 tablespoons cold water
