Basic Crust for Pies or Tarts
- Recipe created by FabFood on Aug 17, 2008
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Recipe for Basic Crust for Pies or Tarts. This simple neutral crust works for both sweet or savory pies and tarts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 2-3 tablespoons ice water
Directions
- If you're new to pie making, follow this link for detailed pie crust making instructions. If not, simply follow the instructions below.
- Measure salt & flour into a bowl. Cut in shortening thoroughly. Sprinkle in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until all the flour is moistened and dough almost cleans the sides of the bowl. 1 or 2 tablespoons of ice water can be added, if necessary.
- Roll out dough and fit in pie pan. For a Baked shell, either prick the bottom and sides with a fork, or use pie weights so the shell doesn't puff up. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Filed Under:
Pies, Tarts, Vegetarian, RV, Make Ahead, Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Other
