PIE CRUST RECIPES

Best Ever Pie Crust

This is especially good for lemon or chocolate meringue pies.

1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Mix all ingredients well. Press into two 8- to 9-inch pie pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Fill with any cooked filling


FLAKY PIE CRUSTS
In a food processor:
Combine 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine. While processing, add 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water.
When dough forms a ball, remove and either roll out for pie or wrap in plastic wrap and chill until ready to use. If you want a baked pie shell, bake at 450 degrees F for 12 to 15minutes.



Cookie Crumb Crust

1/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cups crushed cookies

In a 9-inch pie pan, melt butter. Stir crumbs in and blend well. Press against sides and bottom of pan. Bake until lightly browned.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUSTS
24 graham crackers, finely crushed (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Blend together crumbs, softened butter and sugar. Set aside 1/2 cup crumbs to garnish top of pie, if desired. Press firmly against bottom and sides of greased pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool