Pastry for Double-Crust Pie & Single-Crust Pie
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doublecrust pie | |||
| 2 | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ⅔ | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 6-8 | tablespoons |
water
cold |
|
| Singlecrust pie | |||
| 1 ¾ | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 3-4 | tablespoons |
water
cold |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doublecrust pie | |||
| 473 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 158 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
|
water
cold |
|
||
| Singlecrust pie | |||
| 414 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 79 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
|
water
cold |
|
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Directions
PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE: In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt.
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.
Push to side of bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, til all is moistened.
Divide in half, form each half into a ball.
PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE: Follow the directions for Pastry for Double-Crust Pie.
