CLASSIC PIE CRUST
This is basically "Crisco's" recipe. It calls for chilled Crisco and Ice water. However, I have found that it works find if it's not cold. The main thing of importance is the use of the Pasty Blender Tool and to cut up the shortening as fine as possible.
Provided by Jaylene Mattocks
Categories Pies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. In large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients.
- 2. Dump in the shortening.
- 3. Use the Pastry Blender Tool to cut up the shortening into the flour mixture. Keep cutting until it resembles course cornmeal.
- 4. Add cold water by the tablespoons and mix and mash with the back of a spoon. Add water until a firm dough forms.
- 5. Scoop the dough up with your hands and roll into a ball.
- 6. Sprinkle flour onto your rolling surface and rub flour on your Rolling Pin.
- 7. Place dough onto the rolling surface and cover slightly with some flour and use Rollin Pin to roll the dough out into a circle large enough to fill the pie plate and there should be some extra dough over the edge of the place to create an edge.
- 8. Carefully lift the crust, using your entire forearm, and place into the Pie Plate.
- 9. Fold under the extra dough edges and use fingers to mold, even out and form a thick edge.
- 10. Use fingers and thumbs to pinch and create a design or smash with tines of a forks to create a lines design.
- 11. Brush edges of crust with beaten egg yolks for a golden, glossy look.
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Reha Khan
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Mohsin Alee
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Terry Copeland
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Awais Zai
[email protected]I used this pie crust recipe to make a cherry pie and it was a huge success! The crust was perfectly golden brown and the filling was delicious.
Alamin official361
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's flaky, buttery, and so easy to work with.
Johnny Mensah
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is perfect for beginners. It's simple to follow and the results are amazing.
Tabitha Nelson
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but even I could make this pie crust recipe. It's that easy!
Missu Kumal
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! I've never had a pie crust turn out so well before.
Jonnes Isa
[email protected]I was so impressed with this pie crust recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out so well.
Dildar Azeemi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pie crust is flaky and delicious.
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[email protected]I've made this pie crust recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Shahzada Malik
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.