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Pastry Crust (Pie Crust)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 16
Easy food processor pie crust. I adapted from a Kitchenaid cookbook - theirs was good, but didn't make quite enough crust. This recipe makes enough for one double-crust pie, or two single-crust pies.
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
5 tablespoons butter, cold, cut into pieces
5 -7 tablespoons water, ice cold
Directions:
1. Add flour and salt to food processor work bowl fitted with multi-purpose blade. Pulse for 2 seconds to blend.
2. Add shortening and butter. Pulse 3-4 times, about 2-3 seconds each time, until mixture is crumbly.
3. Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice-cold water over mixture and pulse 1-3 times, about 2-3 seconds each time, until mixture pulls away from sides of work bowl and starts to form a loose ball. If necessary you can add up to 1-2 more tablespoons of water a bit at a time, but don't let it get too wet.
4. Remove from bowl and form into 2 balls.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a circle.
6. Use crusts as directed in your recipe, for one double-crust pie, or two single-crust pies.
By RecipeOfHealth.com