Double Crust Pie Pastry

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20 mins
Desserts

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup margarine
7 tablespoons cold water
Serves 16
Stir together flour and salt. Cut in margarine till pieces are the size of samll peas. Sprinkle 1
tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push to side of bowl.
Repeat till all is moistened. Form dough into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, flatten dough
with hands. Roll dough from center to edge, forming a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Ease
pastry into a 9-inch pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry. Trim pastry.