For one 8 inch pie crust, I use 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup shortening, 1/4 cup water and a pinch of salt, if you like. I don't use the salt.
Cut shortening into flour until it looks rice-sized. Add salt if using and water a little at a time until you have the right consistency for rolling out the crust.
Roll on a floured surface until 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick
You can bake in a hot oven until slightly brown for soft pies or fill and bake according to your pie filling recipe.
By Patricia H. from Colorado Springs, CO
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(Archived Jan 12, 2010)Homemade Pie Crust
The difference in this crust from the others I have eaten or made is the crust itself had a slightly sweet taste to it. Nothing overwhelming but it had an exceptional flavor to it. I would like to try to find a recipe for this crust whether it be rolled out or pressed. Thanks to everyone.
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