RUTH'S GRANDMA'S PIE CRUST

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This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had.

Provided by barbara castodio

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Kingsley Mbah
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This pie crust is amazing! I've never had a pie crust so flaky and delicious before.


Car0l Betito
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I'm so glad I found this pie crust recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always perfect.


Dambar Rai
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used. It's so flaky and delicious.


Pawan Rawat
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I've been using this pie crust recipe for years and it's never let me down. It's the perfect pie crust for any occasion.


Zoja Bikova
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This pie crust is a game-changer. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Kinza Amanat
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I'm so glad I found this pie crust recipe. It's made my pies so much better.


md hujaifa
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This is the best pie crust I've ever made. It's so easy to work with and it bakes up perfectly every time.


KHAN RASEL
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I've tried this pie crust recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to pie crust recipe now.


Mmangapane Maela
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This pie crust is amazing! I've never had a pie crust so flaky and delicious before.


Usman Jan
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I'm so glad I found this pie crust recipe. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always perfect.


Hiz Don
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used. It's so flaky and delicious.


Khimbahadur Khimbahadur
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I've been using this pie crust recipe for years and it's never let me down. It's the perfect pie crust for any occasion.


MERCY OJONUGWA
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This pie crust is a game-changer. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


JOY EZE
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I'm so glad I found this pie crust recipe. It's made my pies so much better.


Heath Raymond
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This is the best pie crust I've ever made. It's so easy to work with and it bakes up perfectly every time.


Alison Jack
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I've tried this pie crust recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to pie crust recipe now.


Noor Koko
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This pie crust is amazing! I've never had a pie crust so flaky and delicious before.


Dndjdk Wkdi
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I love this pie crust! It's so flaky and buttery. I've tried other pie crust recipes, but this one is always my favorite.


Luisa Maxwell
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This pie crust is the best! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always delicious.