PERFECT PASTRY SHELL 1 1/4 c. perfect pastry mix 3 to 4 Tbsp. cold water Place pastry mix in a large mixing bowl. With a fork, stir in enough cold water (1 tablespoon at a time) to moisten dry ingredients. Shape dough into a ball. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Place in a 9-inch pie plate; trim off excess pastry around edges. Fold edges under and flute, prick bottom and sides of shell with a fork. Bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Yield, one 9-inch pastry shell. Note: Double the recipe for a double crust pie. Do not prick shell if it will be filled before baking. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |