Pastry for a 9-Inch Double Crust Pie

Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Can be frozen for longer storage.

Allow the pastry to thaw completely in the refrigerator before unrolling.

If the pastry cracks when unrolling, gently press it back together.

For a golden-brown crust, brush the top with an egg wash or milk before baking.

Working with the pastry when it's too warm, which can make it sticky and difficult to handle.

Overworking the dough, which can result in a tough crust.

Not crimping the edges of the top and bottom crusts together properly, leading to filling leakage.