Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust Recipe
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Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust

By: barbara castodio 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (482)

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What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 crusts
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 163 | Total Fat: 11.5g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a flavorful crust, perfectly suited to fruit pies. My only criticism is that it makes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by Melanie   view full review
I've recently entered the world of pie making and this was my first pie crust ever (with my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by tea and honey   view full review
This makes a very tender, flaky and flavorful crust. I had used the same pie crust recipe for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2005 by SanDiKat2 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Ruth's Grandma and I must have been related. I use this recipe and love it - I also divide...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2003 by becca   view full review
Absolutely Fabulous! Sugar gives the crust a great crunch and makes sure it isn't tasteless...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by HANESSM   view full review
I made a peach pie with this crust recipe, and everyone raved about it! I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by Lucy   view full review
Simply THE best pie crust! It's easy to throw together, easy to handle, tastes yummy, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2007 by Rebecca   view full review
Great flaky crust! My husband is quite picky when it comes to pie crusts but this one he had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2003 by ELLENSMOM   view full review
I used it for meat pies the first time and now using it for pies - will be the main crust used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by D_FISH   view full review
This is the best pie crust ever!

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