FLAKY PIE CRUST (DAVID LETTERMAN'S MOM)
This recipe is from "Home Cooking with Dave's Mom" pg. 150. David's Mom says: "The fat content in a fruit pie comes from the pie crust, and there's just no way to avoid it. I don't think you can make a rust without the fat. I discovered this recipe several years ago in 'Thou Shalt Season With.' It's one of the best pie crusts...
Provided by Donna Roth
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a medium bowl, cut shortening into flour, sugar, and salt until the mix looks like cornmeal or small peas.
- 2. In another bowl, slightly beat egg yolk and combine with milk and lemon juice. Add to flour mixture and mix by hand until it forms ball.
- 3. Roll on well-floured pastry cloth with well-floured rolling pin. This pastry maintains its flaky qualities even after being rolled out a number of times.
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Xitlali Pacheco
[email protected]This is the only pie crust recipe I use anymore. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Carter Hopkins
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I'm so glad I found it.
Derrick
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always comes out flaky and delicious.
Zano Zani
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect.
Kanwal bilal7777
[email protected]I love this pie crust recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out flaky and delicious.
Alie sesay
[email protected]This pie crust is amazing! It's so easy to make and it bakes up perfectly. I've used it for both pies and tarts and it's always a winner.
Pokehyper49
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a must-try! It's so flaky and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Bakht Zamin
[email protected]I've been using this pie crust recipe for years and it's always been a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Md shamsul Khan
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried! It's so flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be using it again.
Leroy Schutte
[email protected]This pie crust is the best! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies and it's always a hit.
Ansah Joandaline
[email protected]I love this pie crust recipe! It's so versatile and it always turns out great. I've used it for everything from apple pie to chicken pot pie.
Sahar Mahmood
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it's the flakiest pie crust I've ever had.
Angel meme Woart
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Kanchana Costa
[email protected]This pie crust is amazing! It's so flaky and buttery. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
javility LG
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this pie crust recipe really is the best! It's so easy to work with and it bakes up perfectly. I'll never use another recipe again.
Gilbert Yegon
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turns out flaky and delicious every time. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always perfect.