Plain Pastry – a delicious recipe with flour, salt, shortening, cold water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Sift flour and salt together and cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender.
2
Add water, using only a small portion at a time, until mixture wil hold together.
3
Divide dough into 2 parts.
4
Roll out on floured board to desired size.
5
Line the pie pan with one piece of dough, being careful not to stretch dough. After filling is placed in pastry, dampen edges of lower crust with cold water and cover with remaining dough which has been slashed in several places to allow steam to escape while baking. Press edges together with prongs of fork and bake according to recipe for filling selected.
6
Makes 2 (9-inch) shells or one 2-crust (9-inch) pie.
437
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
91
g
Carbs
12
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 c. sifted flour, 3/4 tsp. salt, 2/3 c. shortening, 4 to 6 Tbsp. cold water.
Yes, Plain Pastry 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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