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Crisco Pie Crust
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Total Time
5
minutes
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Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
2
crusts
Ingredients
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2 ⅔
cups
All-purpose flour
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1
teaspoon
Salt
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1
cup
Crisco vegetable shortening
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chilled and diced
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6-10
tablespoons
Ice water
US Customary
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Metric
Instructions
In a food processor, add flour and salt and pulse until combined.
Add Crisco to the bowl and pulse until the dough resembles small crumbles.
Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and process until dough comes together and forms a ball.
Divide ball in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap; Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Remove 1 ball of dough from the refrigerator and roll to desired thickness and shape.
Place dough in pie plate and lightly press to fit the plate; form the edges and trim off any excess.
Repeat rolling process with remaining dough. Use this portion as a topping for the pie you just formed or make another pie with it.
Notes
Can be Doubled
: More pies? Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into pie dishes.
Butter Crisco:
Like that butter flavor? The butter flavored crisco works great in this recipe
Lift:
Pie experts say lifting and turning the dough while rolling will make a better crust.
Over Roll:
Make the dough a little bigger than the pie pan so that you can make a pretty edge.
Type of Pie Dish:
Metal, especially aluminum, is the better heat conductor.