by Pat Savoie, who insists that homemade pie should be served on Thanksgiving.
Single Pie Crust Ingredients – 9 inch
1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup Crisco, cold
3 Tbsp water, cold
Double Pie Crust Ingredients – 10 inch
3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/8 cup Crisco, cold
6 Tbsp water, cold
Method for Both Sizes
Mix flour and salt.
Cut in cold Crisco until small, pea-size pieces form.
Mix in cold water forming a large ball of dough. Chill.
Place dough on floured surface and cover with wax paper. Roll out to form a 13 inch circle.
Place circle of dough in a pie plate being careful not to stretch.
Tuck in edges, then crimp to desired shape. Chill.
Bake 375 for about 20 minutes or until golden. Cool.
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