Someone's Pastry For A Double Crust Pie Or Two Pie Crusts Recipe

Name: Someone's Pastry For A Double Crust Pie Or Two Pie Crusts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Butter Flavor Shortening; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; Cold Water

This legendary pie crust recipe, passed down through generations (maybe!), is the key to unbelievably flaky and delicious pies. Used for years by our family for everything from classic pumpkin and pecan pies to peach cobblers, this recipe is a holiday must-have! Our family swears by it – in fact, my husband's family thinks any pie without this crust is totally gross (haha!). This recipe halves perfectly for one double-crust pie, but doesn't double well – for multiple pies, make separate batches. Get ready to experience pie perfection!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 1361.1 kcal

Protein 25g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

Someone's Pastry For A Double Crust Pie Or Two Pie Crusts

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Someone's Pastry For A Double Crust Pie Or Two Pie Crusts

Butter Flavor Shortening
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Cold Water

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How to Make Someone's Pastry For A Double Crust Pie Or Two Pie Crusts

Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into two discs, one slightly larger than the other.
Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger disc into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
Roll out the smaller disc into an 11-inch circle. This will be your top crust.
Add your pie filling.
Place the top crust over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let cool completely before serving. Enjoy!