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Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Submitted by: stephanie 
Flaky, flaky, flaky. Cold vegetable shortening and ice water do the trick to make this classic crust true to its name. 

Make Ahead Pie Crusts

Submitted by: SUPERMOMOF4 
This is an easy crust to make ahead and the amounts match the package sizes so there is no need to measure anything! These freeze great. Making pies is easy as all you have to do is thaw the crust and roll. 

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Easy to Remember Pie Crust

Submitted by: Deirdre Dee 
Shortening, flour and water are combined and finessed into a lovely dough that will roll out perfectly for your favorite pie filling. 

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Hot Water Pie Crust I

Submitted by: Ann Powell 
Forget everything you 've heard about chilling your pie crust ingredients. This recipe uses boiling water and the pastry turns out flaky, manageable, and delicious. It yields two 9-inch crusts. 

Hot Water Pie Crust II

Submitted by: Ruth 
This recipe yields a tender, flaky pie crust every time. Flour, shortening, hot water, cornstarch, vinegar, and milk will help you do the trick. The dry ingredients are stirred into the liquid ingredients and the dough is rolled between sheets of waxed paper. This recipe yields two double crusts. 

Never Fail Pie Crust I

Submitted by: Susan 
First, flour, salt and shortening are blended together. Then water, vinegar and egg is worked in. The manageable dough is then rolled out between sheets of waxed paper.  

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No Fail Pie Crust I

Submitted by: Lenn 
Cut shortening into flour, stir in egg, water, and vinegar, and form into a ball. Wrap, chill -and when you 're ready -roll out into three perfect pie crusts. 

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Miracle Baking Powder Pie Crust

Submitted by: Rocky 
My favorite crust for fruit pies. Always tender and flaky! 

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Never Fail Pie Crust III

Submitted by: PUDICAT 
This is the easiest pie shell ever! It never fails, and is so good! I have used it for years. Makes 4 single crusts. 

Earthquake Pie Crust

Submitted by: ERBK 
Home Town: Worthington, Pennsylvania, USA
Living In: Beavercreek, Ohio, USA
You really have to shake rattle and roll to make this crust. What you 'll get is a perfect dough that 's simply made of flour, shortening, salt, baking powder and cold water. 
 
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