For an extra flaky crust, make sure your shortening and water are very cold. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of ice water at a time until it comes together. To prevent the crust from shrinking during baking, prick the bottom of the crust with a fork before filling and baking.
No-Fail Pie Crust
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME10 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS916
Embark on a baking adventure with this foolproof pie crust recipe! Achieve flaky, tender perfection every time, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out. This recipe yields enough dough for three delectable 9-inch pies, and it freezes beautifully for future creations.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate10 g
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Cholesterol8 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium28 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. (2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut in the chilled shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5-7 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ice water, lightly beaten egg, and vinegar. (1 minute)
04 Step
Recipe View Gradually add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture, blending with a fork until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix! (3-5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Divide the dough into three equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disk. (2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days, before using. (30+ minutes)
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Stephon Ferry
May 19, 2023I was intimidated by making pie crust before, but this recipe made it so simple. Thank you!
Tyshawn Jacobs
Dec 8, 2022My family raved about the pie I made with this crust. It was so flaky and delicious!
Alize Hilpert
Nov 8, 2022This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! It's so easy and always turns out perfectly.
Gust Mohr
Aug 10, 2022Freezes great! I always have some on hand for a quick dessert.