Pastry For Double-Crust Pie (Better Homes And Gardens) – a delicious recipe with flour, salt, shortening, cold water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Stir together flour and salt.
2
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea size.
3
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture and gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon water at a time, until all the dough is moistened. Divide in half.
4
To transfer pastry, wrap it around the rolling pin. Unroll into a 9 inch pie plate. Ease pastry into pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Transfer filling to pastry-lined pie plate. Trim pastry even with rim of pie plate.
5
Roll remaining dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Cut slits to allow steam to escape. Place remaining pastry on filling; trim 1/2 inch beyond edge of plate. Fold top pastry under bottom pastry. Crimp edge as desired. Bake as directed in individual recipes.
218
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
46
g
Carbs
6
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup shortening, 6 tablespoons cold water.
Yes, Pastry For Double-Crust Pie (Better Homes And Gardens) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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