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Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust

SUBMITTED BY: barbara castodio PHOTO BY: kristengenell

"This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had."
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The reviewer gave this recipe 56 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 4 crusts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups shortening
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
  2. In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by naples34102
This is a flavorful crust, perfectly suited to fruit pies. My only criticism is that it makes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2003 by becca
Absolutely Fabulous! Sugar gives the crust a great crunch and makes sure it isn't tasteless... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by HANESSM
I made a peach pie with this crust recipe, and everyone raved about it! I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2003 by ELLENSMOM
I used it for meat pies the first time and now using it for pies - will be the main crust used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by SANDIKAT2
Ruth's Grandma and I must have been related. I use this recipe and love it - I also divide... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by D_FISH
This is the best pie crust ever! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by tea and honey
This makes a very tender, flaky and flavorful crust. I had used the same pie crust recipe for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by Meganleiann
This is the best-tasting pie crust I have had and one of the easiest to make. It is much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2007 by Rebecca
Great flaky crust! My husband is quite picky when it comes to pie crusts but this one he had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2002 by VEESC
This is quick and easy.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust

Servings Per Recipe: 32

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 163

  • Total Fat: 11.5g
  • Cholesterol: 7mg
  • Sodium: 148mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.8g

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