100 YEAR-OLD PIE CRUST (PASTRY DOUGH)

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This recipe is one for the ages. The crust is flaky and flavorful. Delicious for any kind of pie your heart desires. Makes enough for 4 8-inch pie crusts or about 3 9-inch crusts. Can be used for topping, lattice top, cut-outs, etc.

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 8-inch pie crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl using a pastry cutter, mix flour, shortening, sugar and salt until crumbly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix egg and water. Add to flour mixture using the pastry cutter.
  • I have also used a food processor and a dough blade on pulse for each step.
  • Cover tightly with plastic and chill until ready to roll out.

Mary Imogean Cabero
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I've tried many pie crust recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flaky and tender.


surya bahadur Tamang
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This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Hashir DON
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I love this recipe! The crust is so flaky and flavorful. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies and it's always been a hit.


Adebowale Michael
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This is a great recipe for a classic pie crust. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Eric Maria
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. My pies always come out perfect.


John Elias
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used. It's so flaky and flavorful. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies and it's always been a hit.


Brooke Bigham
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I'm not a huge baker, but this recipe made me feel like a pro. The crust was so easy to work with and it turned out perfectly.


Alma Eid
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This is a great recipe for a beginner baker. It's easy to follow and the results are impressive.


Jaimee Starling
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I've tried many pie crust recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flaky and tender.


Keanu Adriaanse
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This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Fatawu Sukenibe
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I love this recipe! The crust is so flaky and flavorful. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies and it's always been a hit.


Blen Yimer
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This is a great recipe for a classic pie crust. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Briceidy Olivo
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. My pies always come out perfect.


Jennifer Pine
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! It's so easy to make and always turns out flaky and delicious.