FRENCH PASTRY PIE CRUST

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My mom found this recipe several years ago, and I still use it today.

Provided by TJ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
5 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Mix until dough forms a ball. Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.
  • Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Anuoluwapo charles
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this crust was a complete failure.


Rohan Yekaten
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I would not recommend this crust recipe.


Christina LaChance
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This crust was a disappointment. It didn't turn out as I expected.


Tazim Ullah Tanha
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I wasn't impressed with this crust. It was just okay.


simon adebowale
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This crust was a bit difficult to work with.


Idreeskhan Khan
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I found this crust to be a bit dry.


MD ROCKY
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This crust is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Tom Hill
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new favorite pastry crust recipe.


Soboj Md
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This crust is so versatile. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies.


Niduka Hewessage
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I love the flavor of this crust. It's so buttery and flaky.


Babatunde Alimi
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This is the perfect crust for a classic apple pie.


Lawrence Russell
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I was really impressed with how easy this crust was to make. It came together quickly and easily.


Pelo Botse
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This crust is a bit more work than some others, but it's worth it. It's so flaky and delicious.


jaheem89t1 Piggy
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. It's my go-to crust recipe for any occasion.


Joel Hanah
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I love that this recipe uses all butter. It makes the crust so rich and flavorful.


Ali Raja Rk
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This is the best pastry crust recipe I've ever tried. It's so versatile and can be used for any type of pie.


aslam mondol
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I'm a beginner baker and this recipe was so easy to follow. The crust turned out flaky and delicious.


Another NPC
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This crust is amazing! It's so easy to work with and it bakes up perfectly. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies and it's always a hit.