Best 5 Grandma Platts Always Perfect Pie Crust Recipes

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Are you looking for the perfect pie crust recipe that will make your pies the talk of the town? Look no further than Grandma Platt's Always Perfect Pie Crust. This recipe has been passed down through generations, and it is sure to become a family favorite in your home as well. With its flaky, golden crust and tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, this pie crust is the perfect complement to any type of pie filling. Whether you're making a classic apple pie, a decadent chocolate pie, or a refreshing lemon meringue pie, Grandma Platt's Always Perfect Pie Crust will elevate your pie-making skills to the next level. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to experience the ultimate in pie crust perfection.

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GRANDMA'S PERFECT PIE CRUST



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My grandma knew how to make the best pies every year for Thanksgiving. The crust is tender and flaky and so easy to make! You will never buy from the store again!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening till pea-sized.
  • Sprinkle water on one tablespoon at a time tossing with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix till all flour is moistened. Don't mix too much or the crust will be hard.
  • Form into a ball and roll out on the floured surface. Turn and flour the dough a few times till it's the size you need.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 73 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA PLATT'S ALWAYS PERFECT PIE CRUST



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My Grandma Platt taught me how to make the perfect pie crust. No matter the humidity, how much you roll it out, or the temperature, it always comes out perfect and makes a wonderful flaky crust. I use it to make all my pies including the ones I sell at the local farmers market.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Pastry Pie Crusts

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup milk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix milk and vinegar together in a small bowl. Let sit until milk curdles, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour, shortening, and salt in a large bowl; mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk mixture until dough comes together.
  • Roll dough on a floured work surface using a floured rolling pin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 297.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

ALWAYS PERFECT PIE CRUST OR PASTRY



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Before you get rolling, with floured hands, shape dough into a disk. Sprinkle with just a little flour. This makes rolling easy. The cooking time is chill time!

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 3 single crust pie shells

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2-1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 3/4 cups unsalted butter, cold and cut up
2/3 cup water, ice cold
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon vinegar

Steps:

  • In a very large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in butter leaving pea sized chunks.
  • In a 2 cup glass measure whisk water, sour cream, and vinegar; pour, all at once into flour mixture, and quickly distribute. Stop!
  • Make sure dough is slightly crumbly. Divide dough mixture into 3 equal portions (about 12 to 13 ounces each) Refrigerate for 2 hours and best overnight (finish by hand). DO NOT OVER MIX- the finished dough should break, not stretch.
  • Gently knead in bag to bring dough together. Form into discs.
  • Use at once or wrap and store in refrigerator for several days or in freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in refrigerator if frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1550.6, Fat 110.5, SaturatedFat 69.2, Cholesterol 288.9, Sodium 1249, Carbohydrate 123.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5, Protein 17.4

GRANDMA PLATT'S ALWAYS PERFECT PIE CRUST



Grandma Platt's Always Perfect Pie Crust image

My Grandma Platt taught me how to make the perfect pie crust. No matter the humidity, how much you roll it out, or the temperature, it always comes out perfect and makes a wonderful flaky crust. I use it to make all my pies including the ones I sell at the local farmers market.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Pastry Pie Crusts

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup milk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix milk and vinegar together in a small bowl. Let sit until milk curdles, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour, shortening, and salt in a large bowl; mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk mixture until dough comes together.
  • Roll dough on a floured work surface using a floured rolling pin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 297.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

GRANDMA LYNA'S BEST PIE CRUST



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Back in 1912, my 13 year old grandmother ran away from home and the 12 brothers & sisters she was stuck caring for, and took a position of head baker at the Black Bear Hotel in downtown Duluth. It was a different time, back then; Pie ruled and was King, Queen and Princess. She made 50 pies per day, Monday through Friday, but on the weekends, she made upward of 75 to 100 pies. This is the ONLY crust she used for her 1000's of pies! This year, 2012, this recipe is now over 100 years old and in constant use throughout the generations. I also wanted to add, that I found out by accident that rolling out the crust between two Silpat mats is a dream come true: peels right off, NO stick! Happy Baking!

Provided by The_Swedish_Chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 crusts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour (I ONLY use King Arthur brand)
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into 6 pieces (chilled hard)
3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons Crisco, chilled
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (but, I've used pear, champagne or other flavoured vinegars)
1/4 cup ice water

Steps:

  • ALL INGREDIENTS AND TOOLS MUST BE ICE COLD, INCLUDING FLOUR AND SUGAR! MEASURE IN ADVANCE AND PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 1/2 AN HOUR BEFORE MAKING CRUST.
  • Measure flour, confectioner's sugar, and salt into work bowl of food processor. Pulse quickly 2-3 times.
  • Uncover bowl, add butter and lard/shortening, process 5-10 seconds until JUST blended.
  • Through feed tube, add beaten egg and vinegar and 1/2 of the water. Pulse 2-3 times.
  • Watching dough constantly, slowly drizzle the remaining water into the dough as processor is turning, STOPPING INSTANTLY when the dough begins to clump together. (It will look lumpy, rough and riddled with the yolk and butter. THIS IS NORMAL!).
  • Turn dough onto Saran Wrap. press into rough circle of pie pan shape, wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Take off Saran Wrap. Roll chilled dough out between 2 layers of parchment paper. Lay into pan, fill and bake. Happy Baking!

Tips:

  • Use cold ingredients and keep the dough cold. This will help to prevent the gluten in the flour from developing too much, which can make the crust tough.
  • Work the dough quickly and gently. Overworking the dough will also make it tough.
  • Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. This will help to ensure that the crust is cooked through.
  • Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork before baking. This will help to prevent the crust from bubbling up.
  • Bake the crust in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the crust is cooked evenly.
  • Let the crust cool completely before filling it. This will help to prevent the filling from making the crust soggy.

Conclusion:

Grandma Platt's Always Perfect Pie Crust is a simple recipe that yields delicious results. By following these tips, you can make a pie crust that is flaky, tender, and golden brown. Whether you are making a sweet or savory pie, this recipe is sure to please.

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