8 Or 9 Inch Standard Pie Crust Recipes

8 OR 9 INCH STANDARD PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Measure flour and salt into bowl . Cut in shortening thoroughly. Sprinkle in water, 1 T. At a time, Mixing well until all the flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl ( 1 to 2 tsp. Of water can be added if needed ). Gather dough into ball; shape into flattened round on lightly floured board. With floured rolling pin, roll out dough 2 inches larger than your pie pan. Place pastry into your floured pie pan and poke holes in bottom with fork. ( this prevents it from puffing up while baking.) Add your pie filling, trim excess off then bake. THIS RECIPE MAKES ONE 8 OR 9 INCH PIE CRUST.

TWO CRUST PIE, 9 INCHES

Steps:

• Mix flour and salt. Cut in the shortening until particles are the size of peas.
• Sprinkle with the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until all the flour is moistened and the pastry almost cleans the side of the bowl. Additional water can be used if necessary.
• Divide pastry into 2 equal parts. Gather each portion into a ball.
• Working with one ball at a time: flatten into a disk on a lightly floured surface. I place my pastry between sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper - which makes it easier to lift onto the pie pan.
• Roll the pastry into a circle that is 2 inches larger around than the inverted pie pan. Carefully ease the pastry into the pan and press it firmly against the bottom and sides.
• Pour in the pie filling and then cover with the remaining pastry. Remember to cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Bake according to pie recipe directions.