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              PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE AND SINGLE-CRUST PIE
 
 Recipe By     : BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAGAZINE -- SEPTEMBER 1996
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pastry 
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         DOUBLE-CRUST PIE:
    2      cups          all-purpose flour
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
      2/3  cup           shortening
    6      tablespoons   to 8 tablespoons cold water
                         SINGLE-CRUST PIE:
    1 3/4  cups          all-purpose flour
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
      1/3  cup           shortening
    3      tablespoons   to 4 tablespoons cold water
 
 PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE: In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and
 salt.  Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening till pieces are the size
 of small peas.  Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cold water over part of the
 mixture; gently toss with a fork.  Push to side of bowl.  Repeat, using 1
 tablespoon of water at a time, til all is moistened.  Divide in half,
 form each half into a ball.
 PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE:  Follow the directions for Pastry for
 Double-Crust Pie. 
 
 
 
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