Many people find making pie crusts difficult, but it really needn’t be if you understand the principles behind pastry and don’t expect to follow a precise recipe. No recipe can give you exact proportions for pastry because your flour will vary in moisture content given its age and the relative humidity where you live. However, it is not difficult to make a great pie crusts if you understand a few simple pastry concepts and practices.

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