BISQUICK PAT-IN-THE-PAN PIE SHELL

1 cup Bisquick baking mix
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
2 tablespoons boiling water

Heat oven to 450 degrees F.

Mix baking mix and margarine in small bowl. Add boiling water; stir vigorously until very soft dough forms. To form the crust, press dough firmly with floured fingers in ungreased pie plate, 9 x 1 1/4 inches, bringing dough onto rim of plate. Flute if desired.

Bake until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes; cool.

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CHOCOLATE PIE SHELL:
Mix in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons sugar. Increase boiling water to 3 tablespoons. Continue as directed except bake until set, 8 to 10 minutes; cool.

Source: Recipe booklet: The Best of Bisquick from Betty Crocker, General Mills, Inc., 1983