HOMEMADE PIE CRUST

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A nice all purpose pie crust. When I need a crust for a cobbler, I change it to self rising flour because I like lots of crust in my cobblers.

Provided by Elizabeth Fullerton

Categories     Pie

Time 40m

Yield 2 pie crusts, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup shortening
5 -7 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Put flour into a mixing bowl with the butter.
  • Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour.
  • Add salt and water.
  • Mix until dough is formed.
  • Roll out on flat surface.
  • Bake at 375 degrees until brown.
  • Prick crust prior to baking for non filled baked pies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 426.7, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.4

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