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Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

LIBBYS.^® Only Homemade Tastes This Good.™

Level: Intermediate

This quick pastry is a no-fail recipe made easily with ingredients usually found in most kitchens. Be sure to use cold water and keep well-wrapped until ready to use.

Prep: 10 min

Yields: 8 servings for 9-inch crust (4-cup volume)

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons cold water*

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Directions

COMBINE flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together.

SHAPE dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Line pie plate with pastry. Turn edge under; crimp as desired.

NOTE: To make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above, and divide dough in half.

*Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.

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Recipe Reviews

Ramona W. , Barlow
September 2009

Easy As Pie

This gave me confidence to start making my own pie crusts. I did it and it turned out. For the first time in over 30 years I can now make truly homemade pies. Thank you..

Velma W. , smithville , MS
August 2009

homemade pie crust

It really helped me to make a flaky crust pie crust. The lady that guided me step by step was wonderful. I would review it to refresh my memory..

Kate C. , Raleigh, NC
January 2009

Best ever pie crust!

This makes a great pie crust! I'm not a big pie crust fan, and loved it. My husband says its the best he's ever had!.

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 8 servings for 9-inch crust (4-cup volume)
Serving Size 1/8 of recipe
Calories 130
Calories from Fat. 70
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 150mg	6%
Carbohydrates 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A	0%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	0%
Iron	4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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