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Earthquake Pie Crust

SUBMITTED BY: Esther Kenagy 

"Make sure the lid is on tight before starting to shake! This recipe saves on cleaning utensils and hands."
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This recipe has been rated 22 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 1 recipe for a double crust

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place flour, shortening, salt, baking powder, and water in a 2 quart bowl with a form fitting lid. Place lid on securely. Shake for 45 seconds, or until it sounds mixed. Turn bowl on its side, and shake up and down for 15 seconds to form a ball. Open bowl, and scrape dough out. Form into two balls. Chill while preparing filling. Roll out and use as directed in your favorite recipe.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 15, 2003 by REDFRECKLEMOM 
Great, easy recipe - especially for a novice pie maker!! Mine, too, though ended up being... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 20, 2003 by GOOBIEGETTER 
Okay, maybe since this is my first homemade pie crust, I did something wrong, judging from all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 27, 2002 by MNM315 
I found this recipe easy but changed the cooling to about 2 hours MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 15, 2004 by CARTERSGRAN 
i used this mixing method with my favorite old crust recipe, was easy and great! i always... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 16, 2003 by LALAADAMS 
WHILE GOOD IN THEORY....I'VE MADE THIS RECIPE A FEW TIMES AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER HOW I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 15, 2003 by TARA1972 
Flaky and delicious! I used stick butter shortening...and after the shaking, ended up with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 2, 2002 by SANDYKBARBER 
I was very nervous about trying this. I have only made one other pie crust and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2007 by LDENSVEN 
Easy! Doesn't make enough for deep dish covered pie. Just be aware of that. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 6, 2005 by amydoll 
This was really easy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.18 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 4, 2003 by BETH H 
Easy, Fun, and DELICIOUS!!! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.......I will use this crust... MORE

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Home Town: Worthington, Pennsylvania, USA
Living In: Beavercreek, Ohio, USA

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Nutritional Information
Earthquake Pie Crust

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 284

  • Total Fat: 19.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 249mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 3.2g

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