TWO-CRUST PIE (8 OR 9 INCH)

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Categories     Apple

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Add flour and salt to bowl. Cut in butter thoroughly.
  • Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl.
  • Shape dough into two flattened rounds. Place one round on lightly floured surface. With floured rolling pin, roll dough 2 inches larger than pie pan.
  • Fold dough into quarters and unfold in pie pan. Add desired filling. Trim edges overhanging beyond 1/2 inch of pan.
  • Roll second round of dough and place on top of filling. Trim edges overhanging beyond 1 inch of pan. Cut slits in top dough.
  • Fold and roll top edge under bottom edge, pressing the rim to seal, then flute.
  • Cover edge with 2-3 inch strips of foil. Remove foil for last 15 mins of baking. Bake as directed in recipe.

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