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Perfect Pie Crust II

SUBMITTED BY: Kira Hultsman PHOTO BY: Kelsey

"This crust melts in your mouth! Recipe can be cut in half."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 4 single crusts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups unbleached flour
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup ice water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place flour in a large bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture is crumbly.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together egg, sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Pour in all of egg mixture and half of ice water. Stir gently with a fork, adding more water as needed, just until mixture forms a ball.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 equal portions. Knead each piece briefly and shape into a disc. Chill 1 hour before rolling out.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by KAMSWEET
it was a hit with the kids,,,they ate it with whip cream MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by KATYPI
This pie crust rolled out velvety smooth and was an absolute pleasure to work with. The crust... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by DivineHealth7
I agree with the other reviewers that this pie crust is absolutely wonderful. Great taste,... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Perfect Pie Crust II

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 292

  • Total Fat: 19.1g
  • Cholesterol: 37mg
  • Sodium: 188mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 4.6g

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