This was my grandmother's recipe and we still use this recipe for any type of pie or pastry calling for pie crust. Tender and Flakey every time as long as you follow the TIP below. My mother in law used to say that you had to have a knack with pie crust, and she just didnt have the knack. TIP: The trick to a perfect pie...
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Other Breads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Sift flour and salt together into a large bowl. Add Crisco. Cut with pastry blender until flour and shortening is consistency of peas. Mix dough with a fork while gradually adding water. Mix until dough comes together.
- 2. Form into ball an dwrap with saran, wax paper or foil and chill for 1/2 hour. Place 1/2 of the dough on a floured surface and start to roll. After one or two rolls, turn dough over and at same time re-flour your surface. Roll out until dough is large enough to line pie plate.
- 3. NOTE: If you are making a one crust pie, tightly wrap and freeze the remaining half. Thaw and use for a pie at a later date.
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Mfiah Baby
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried. It's flaky and buttery, and it holds its shape perfectly. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
allison lannoy
[email protected]I've been using this pie crust recipe for years, and it never disappoints. It's the perfect crust for any pie.
John Sparsha
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a must-try for any baker. It's easy to make and turns out perfect every time.
sad
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this pie crust recipe. It's the best one I've ever used.
Folasade Oyedokun
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a keeper! It's flaky and buttery, and it's the perfect addition to any pie.
k hut
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
Shirley Molekane
[email protected]I've tried this pie crust recipe several times, and it's always turned out great. I love that it's made with all-butter, which gives it a rich and flavorful taste.
FOX GAMING
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a bit more work than some others, but it's worth it. The extra effort results in a truly delicious and flaky crust.
Marko Sakurangaranga
[email protected]I love this pie crust recipe because it's so versatile. I can use it for sweet or savory pies, and it always turns out great.
Dah Dah
[email protected]This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's always reliable and turns out perfect every time. I've used it for everything from apple pie to pumpkin pie to chicken pot pie.
Manolis Thergiakis
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but I decided to try this pie crust recipe because it looked so easy. I was so surprised at how well it turned out! The crust was flaky and golden brown, and it tasted delicious.
Royal Prince
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! It's so flaky and buttery, and it holds its shape perfectly. I've tried so many different pie crust recipes, but this one is by far the best.