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Grandma's Secret Pie Crust

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"The secret's out! A great basic pie crust recipe."
Grandma's Secret Pie Crust Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 184 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 2 crusts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups shortening
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knifes.
  2. In separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.
  3. Roll out dough, and fit into two 9 inch pie pans.
  4. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 12 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2004 by Morena 
The most delicious, light, flaky pastry I have ever made for my pies - and that's saying... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2003 by Ruth Phillips 
This is the REAL thing-I should know I've been making pies for almost 40 years. I use a food... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 11, 2005 by KEZ 
I read all 100 plus reviews and the main thing I came up with was that chilling the dough for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 18, 2005 by Emily 
This is THE recipe for pie crust!!!! I have made this dozens of times since finding it and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2008 by gooddealmeg 
I confess... For years I have bought the frozed pie crusts at the stores because of a few fail... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 26, 2006 by LOPIEKITTY 
I use lard (1 cup only) and make sure it is well chilled before using....I use my food... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2003 by TJS22 
I have had wonderful results with this recipe. Over the last few months I have made a couple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
Simplicity best describes this pastry. It was easy to make, rolled out and handled well, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 26, 2004 by Lyn Hite 
This has been my favorite pie crust recipe for years but I now make it with egg substitute -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2003 by LAFFERTYCT 
Our family has used this recipe for years and with good reason! Dependable, easy to work with... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Grandma's Secret Pie Crust

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 232

  • Total Fat: 16.6g
  • Cholesterol: 13mg
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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