AUNTIE IRENE'S FOOLPROOF PIE CRUST (LARGE BATCH)

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I failed miserably at making pie crusts until I found this one. It's the only one I've used since. The vinegar helps tenderize the dough with no aftertaste when it's baked. This dough makes enough for 20-30 crusts. For a smaller batch (4-6 crusts) recipe, see recipe #100064. This is the pie crust my mother used when she annually made hundreds of pies for the county fair pie booths of her church and the local Sr. Center. Time is for preparation only.

Provided by UnknownChef86

Categories     Pie

Time 20m

Yield 20-30 crusts

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (3 lb) can Butter Flavor Crisco, chilled (or other shortening)
5 tablespoons white vinegar
water
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Cut flour, salt, sugar and half of Crisco together until crumbly, then cut remainder of Crisco in until size of peas; set aside.
  • Put vinegar in a 2 quart liquid measuring cup.
  • Fill to 2 1/2 cup mark with cold water.
  • Add eggs and beat with fork.
  • Drizzle over dry ingredients; stir with fork.
  • Turn onto lightly floured board and knead approximately 5 times, until no longer "sticky".
  • Divide by 1/2-3/4 cup measure.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured surface, using as little flour as possible and handling as little as possible.
  • Bake empty shells at 400°F for 10-12 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven.
  • Cooking pies on the bottom rack of the oven will help prevent over browning of the top and soggy crusts on the bottom.
  • This dough freezes extremely well; simply flatten divided dough into a disk and put into a Ziploc bag, removing all air; thaw in fridge and roll out as directed.

Obinna Okonkwo
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This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always been a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Akash Brand
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pie crust turned out perfect! It was flaky and golden brown, and it held up perfectly to my cherry pie filling. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Owais Pervaiz
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This is a great pie crust recipe! It's easy to follow and the results are always amazing. The crust is flaky and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with any type of pie filling. Highly recommend!


Emzizl
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I've been using this pie crust recipe for years and it never fails me. It's so versatile and can be used for any type of pie. I love that it's made with butter, which gives it a rich and delicious flavor.


Pawan Rai
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Just made this pie crust and it was a breeze! I'm not the best baker, but this recipe made me feel like a pro. The crust was flaky and golden brown, and it held up perfectly to my apple pie filling. Definitely a keeper!


Akij gaming M. M.M.
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This is probably the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always been a hit. Highly recommend!