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Classic Crisco Single Crust Recipe 🥧

Description: Dive into the quintessential delight with this Classic Crisco Single Crust recipe, a timeless creation from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for pies that evoke nostalgia and warmth, this recipe promises an easy yet scrumptious pastry base for your culinary adventures.

• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Recipe Category: Pie
• Keywords: Dessert, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 1511.2
• Fat: 104.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 25.9g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 1166.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 126.9g
  • Fiber: 4.5g
  • Sugar: 0.5g
• Protein: 17.2g

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
• 3 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Spoon the all-purpose flour into a measuring cup and level it.
   • Combine the flour and salt in a medium-sized bowl.

2. Blend Shortening:

   • Cut in the Crisco shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until all the flour is blended, forming pea-size chunks.

3. Form Dough:

   • Sprinkle water over the mixture, one tablespoon at a time.
   • Toss lightly with a fork until the dough forms a cohesive ball.

4. Shape the Crust:

   • Press the dough between your hands to form a 5- to 6-inch “pancake.”
   • Lightly flour your rolling surface and rolling pin, then roll out the dough into a circle.
   • Trim the circle to be 1 inch larger than your upside-down pie plate.

5. Prepare for Baking:

   • Carefully remove the trimmed dough and set it aside to reroll and use for pastry cutout garnish, if desired.
   • Fold the dough into quarters, then unfold and press it into the pie plate.
   • Fold the edges under and flute them.

6. Bake the Crust:

   • For recipes requiring a baked pie crust, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
   • Prick the bottom and sides of the crust thoroughly with a fork (about 50 times) to prevent shrinkage.
   • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 to 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned.

7. Serve or Use as Directed:

   • For recipes needing an unbaked pie crust, follow the specific directions provided for that recipe.

Enjoy the delicious aroma and buttery goodness of this Classic Crisco Single Crust, perfect for your favorite pie recipes, whether for festive occasions like Christmas or Thanksgiving or simply for a delightful dessert any time of the year! 🌟