Pastry for Single-Crust Pie

Name: Pastry for Single-Crust Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 pastry shell (9 or 10 inches).
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup shortening; 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water

This is the recipe we use in the Test Kitchen when we test readers' pie recipes that don't include a specific recipe for the pastry. —Janet Briggs

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. or 10-in. pie plate.
Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shell according to recipe directions.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 144 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Pastry for Single-Crust Pie in Country Woman May/June 1998

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amsm

Jan 29, 2019

This crust was a great basic and versatile crust. It rolled out nicely and tasted good with the recipe that I used. I used butter flavored crisco for extra flavor.
Barbnc1

Nov 14, 2015

Have been searching for a pie crust recipe for chicken pot pie. Oven temp and time would really help new bakers.
TheCouver

Jul 23, 2014

My entire family loved, even the picky ones
Joscy

May 10, 2014

This pie crust is the **ONLY ONE** I use. Would recommend baking at 425 degreesfor 8-9 minutes, depending on your oven. Excellent results every time!! making Farm Journal's Lemon meringue Pie later today once crust has had time to cool.
sir.IVcook

Oct 24, 2013

perfect-easy-deliciousI used coconut oil and whole wheat flour and it was amazing
Joannie47

Aug 25, 2013

There is no oven temperature or length of time to bake this pie.
homemaker27

Nov 24, 2012

i just tried this recipe for the 1st time exactly as directed and it turned out wonderful. will let u know how it tastes :) i used it for the "Honey Pumpkin Pie" from taste of home :) (i have made alot of pies and this crust turned out better than any i have ever tried :) i am beyond impressed!!
homemaker27

Nov 24, 2012

i just tried this recipe for the 1st time exactly as directed and it turned out wonderful. will let u know how it tastes :) i used it for the "Honey Pumpkin Pie" from taste of home :) (i have made alot of pies and this crust turned out better than any i have ever tried :) i am beyond impressed!!
pjpete

Nov 30, 2010

This was great. I had no shortening on hand so used frozen butter. It worked out good.
ksalemme

Nov 1, 2009

Quick and easy basic pie crust.