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Mom's Pie Crust for a Double Crust Pie

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"I got this from my mother. She has used it for as long as she has been baking. It is very easy to make and tastes wonderful. I use heaping tablespoons of shortening because I like a very short crust." — Jamie

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Original recipe makes 1 double pie crust Change Servings

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup water

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Directions

Sift flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening until it looks like coarse crumbs. Add water until dough forms.

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PREP 15 mins
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Jan 07, 2013

So my thoughts on the recipe is that it is not that great but I did not give it one star because it may be because of a few things. The dough needs to be really thin I think for it to be "light and flaky". I like a thicker dough so one recipe was enough for just the bottom of my 9 pie pan. Then I did another for the top pattern. Anyhow when baked it was ediable but definately not award winning. I will try to thin out the crust and then update this review but those do not want a paper thin crust this is not quite the one to use.

—Ronda

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Oct 19, 2012

Perfection! I was always a little nervous of pie crust but this came out perfect the first time I made it! Super flaky and light! This is absolutely my "go to" crust for ever and always! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

—Tara

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4 Ratings

Sep 09, 2012

this crust was amazing! i used ths crust for blackberry pie and it was amazing! i will use this recipe from now on. i had actually ran out of shortning so i added 1/4 cup i cant believe its not butter and 1/4 cup cream cheese it still turned out great! 2 thumbs up!

—lolali17

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Nutrition

Calories
227 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
23.8 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
13.1 g
20%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
3.2 g
6%

Sodium
292 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Pie Crust for a Double Crust Pie

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 227
Calories from Fat: 118

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.1g 20 %
Saturated Fat 3.3g 16 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 292mg 12 %
Potassium 34mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.8g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 3.2g 6 %
Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 15 %
Thiamin 25 %
Niacin 19 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 32 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.