Best 8 Never Never Fail Pie Pastry Recipes

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Are you tired of making pie pastry that comes out tough, crumbly, or just plain bland? Look no further! With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a perfect pie pastry that is flaky, tender, and flavorful every time. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the process of making never-fail pie pastry, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, you'll find all the information you need to create delicious and impressive pies that will wow your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NEVER, NEVER FAIL PIE PASTRY



Never, Never Fail Pie Pastry image

There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup lard
⅓ cup cold water
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth. Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

NEVER-FAIL PIE CRUST



Never-Fail Pie Crust image

Even novice bakers who normally shy away from homemade pie pastry can't go wrong with this recipe. It's so easy to roll out and produces a tender, flaky crust every time.-Ruth Gritter, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 (9-inch crusts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening. Add milk and vinegar. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half to fit a 9-in. pie pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LUCIE'S 7-UP PIE CRUST (IDIOT PROOF PASTRY RECIPE)



Lucie's 7-Up Pie Crust (idiot proof pastry recipe) image

This is a really simple, never fails, like and flaky pastry crust. Not too sweet, perfect for meat pie or lemon marangue pie (where you don't want a sweet pastry to overpower your marangue). (enough for 2 1/2 complete pies)

Provided by Young Structural

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 Pastry crusts, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 cups pastry flour
1 lb lard
1 can 7-Up soda

Steps:

  • Cut lard into flour until it is the consistency of coarse oatmeal.
  • Add 7-up and mix thoroughly.
  • Place in fridge for approximately one hour.

NEVER, NEVER FAIL PIE PASTRY



Never, Never Fail Pie Pastry image

There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pastry Pie Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup lard
⅓ cup cold water
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth. Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

NEVER, NEVER FAIL PIE PASTRY



Never, Never Fail Pie Pastry image

There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pastry Pie Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup lard
⅓ cup cold water
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth. Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

PERFECT , NEVER FAIL PASTRY CRUST



Perfect , Never Fail Pastry Crust image

I used to call my MIL the "Queen of Pies" as she would serve 2 different pies EVERY night for dinner. So...when I married her son and felt that I had to make pies... I was quite intimidated by trying to keep up to her standards. This recipe gave me enough confidence that even she gave me the "nod"!!! Obviously with practice, I have got better over the years....but this recipe was very forgiving to me when I first started out making pies!!!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 small 2 crust pies or 2 large pie, 1 pie shell

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 lb shortening, chilled (Tenderflake)
1 egg
1 tablespoon vinegar
ice cold water

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in the Tenderflake.
  • Mix the egg in a one cup measuring cup. Add the vinegar and fill with the ice water to 1 cup.
  • Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and incorporate into a ball -- trying to handle the dough as little as possible.
  • Chill for 1 to 2 hours in a fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2137.3, Fat 154.9, SaturatedFat 38.6, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 923.8, Carbohydrate 163.7, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.9, Protein 23.6

NEVER, NEVER FAIL PIE PASTRY



Never, Never Fail Pie Pastry image

There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Pastry Pie Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup lard
⅓ cup cold water
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth. Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

NEVER, NEVER FAIL PIE PASTRY



Never, Never Fail Pie Pastry image

There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pastry Pie Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup lard
⅓ cup cold water
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth. Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • Use chilled butter: Cold butter is easier to work with and will help prevent the pastry from becoming tough.
  • Work quickly: Overworking the pastry will make it tough. Work the dough just until it comes together.
  • Chill the dough before rolling: This will help the pastry to hold its shape and prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
  • Roll the dough evenly: This will help the pastry to cook evenly.
  • Trim the edges of the pastry: This will help to prevent the pastry from shrinking and curling in the oven.
  • Bake the pastry at a high temperature: This will help the pastry to rise and become crispy.
  • Brush the pastry with milk or egg wash before baking: This will help the pastry to brown and become shiny.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect pie pastry every time. Just remember to use chilled butter, work quickly, chill the dough before rolling, roll the dough evenly, trim the edges of the pastry, bake the pastry at a high temperature, and brush the pastry with milk or egg wash before baking. And if you follow these tips, you'll be sure to impress your family and friends with your delicious homemade pies.

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