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3 c all-purpose flour 2 1/4 tsp sugar 1/2 - 2/3 tsp salt 1 cup chilled unsalted butter 3 1/2 tbsp chilled vegetable shortening 8 tbsp cold or partially-frozen water Egg wash   Technique is paramount when making pie pastry.   To put it simply: mix tog...

~8 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced evenly (Granny smiths are common, however I prefer to use a variety for more complex flavors) 1 - 1 1/4 cup sugar (Varies depending on tartness of apples) 2 1/3 tbsp tapioca 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt   4 tsp fresh lem...

Source: Cook's IllustratedIngredientsCrust1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour½ teaspoon table salt1 tablespoon granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter,chilled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, chilled3–4 tablespoons cold w...

Easter Pie (Pasta Frolla)   1/2 lb Crisco (two cups) 1/2 lb powdered sugar (2 cups) A little vanilla 4 eggs 2 whole - 2 yolks 1 lb flour (4 cups!)   Cream lard with sugar Break eggs -- add flour   When rolling out, work on cloth with stocking on rol...