Reviewed: May 10, 2013

I made this recipe with my Junior Girl Scouts at camp. They made the most delicious apple pie in a jar. This crust was easy for these very beginner cooks to make. Following basic pie dough directions of adding water a little at a time and not overworking the dough this crust came out flaky and tasty. These ten year olds achieved what many cooks have difficulty with, making the perfect pie crust. I also used it with my cooking club with women that have never made a pie. They got the same excellent results. This recipe is a keeper and certainly going into the Troop cookbook!!

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Donna

Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2013

I have made dozens of pies and pie crusts over the years and I have NEVER had the problems that I experienced working with this dough. I followed directions exactly and what I experienced was the most fragile dough I have ever worked with tearing and breaking apart as I was trying to lay the bottom crust in the pan. When it came to the lattice top.....Argh!!!! It is presently baking so I can't comment on the taste however I have already vowed to myself to never try this recipe again. I will revert back to the standard directions found on the packaging of the Crisco shortening. I have never had problems with that and it has always turned out flaky, delicious, and MUCH easier to work with. Additionally you can roll it out immediately as you don't have to refrigerate it for 4 hours.

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NGKORTE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2013

The easiest pie crust I have ever made. Rolled out beautifully. My new favorite recipe!

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momluvs2cook

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2013

I thought this was the best crust I have ever made!

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georgia

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2013

This is my families FAVORITE crust and it freezes wonderfully, used it for a coconut cream pie at Christmas, froze the other half and just used it to make mini chocolate/coconut ganash pies, delish!

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Chrissie

Living In: Keithville, Louisiana, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2013

Absolutely easy and great. I have always steered clear of making my crusts. Saw this simple one and thought I'll give it a try. I've made more than 10 of these and they never disappoint. I do use less salt.

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shilo0854

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2013

Easy and yummy!

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Mary

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2013

I agree with the other 1 star reviewer-- this dough recipe was too shortening dense! I could not roll it out without cracks and splits. It fell apart when I tried to put it in the pie tin, and it felt greasy. I tasted a smidge of the raw dough-- yuck- grease, grease, grease.

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patmo

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2013

This plus the apple pie recipe I found on the website was magnificent! My husband said it was the best pie I had ever made! Then he asked if I saved the recipe! :)

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rebekahcade

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Yelm, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2013

I have made this several times. I add tiny cubes of butter at the very end. I've had so many compliments on this crust. People that throw their crust away, eat my crust. They say it's the best crust they've ever had! I must agree, it's fantastic!!! This crust reminds me of what my Mom use to make! Since she passed before I got the recipe, I know she'd love this crust as I do! She'd be very proud of how good this is! Thanks so much.

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