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Grandma's Secret Pie Crust

Submitted by: Felicia Bass 
Vinegar is the secret to this recipe that has surely withstood the test of countless pie-makings. The ingredients stir up easily, the dough rolls out perfectly, and the crust bakes beautifully. 

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Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Submitted by: stephanie 
Flaky, flaky, flaky. Cold vegetable shortening and ice water do the trick to make this classic crust true to its name. 

Never Fail Pie Crust I

Submitted by: Susan 
First, flour, salt and shortening are blended together. Then water, vinegar and egg is worked in. The manageable dough is then rolled out between sheets of waxed paper.  

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No Fail Pie Crust I

Submitted by: Lenn 
Cut shortening into flour, stir in egg, water, and vinegar, and form into a ball. Wrap, chill -and when you 're ready -roll out into three perfect pie crusts. 

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Pie Crust VI

Submitted by: Norma Baker 
This pie dough recipe makes 4 single crusts. The shortening, eggs and water are mixed first, and the flour mixed in last. 

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Never Fail Pie Crust III

Submitted by: PUDICAT 
This is the easiest pie shell ever! It never fails, and is so good! I have used it for years. Makes 4 single crusts. 

Hot Water Pie Crust II

Submitted by: Ruth 
This recipe yields a tender, flaky pie crust every time. Flour, shortening, hot water, cornstarch, vinegar, and milk will help you do the trick. The dry ingredients are stirred into the liquid ingredients and the dough is rolled between sheets of waxed paper. This recipe yields two double crusts. 

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Hot Water Pie Crust I

Submitted by: Ann Powell 
Forget everything you 've heard about chilling your pie crust ingredients. This recipe uses boiling water and the pastry turns out flaky, manageable, and delicious. It yields two 9-inch crusts. 

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French Pastry Pie Crust

Submitted by: TJ 
This recipe makes a sweet dough that is perfect for fruit pies or tarts. A bit of sugar, an egg and vinegar make this dough different from the traditional, but the end result is pastry that is manageable and flaky. Try adding a bit of lemon zest if you 're feeling adventurous. 

Earthquake Pie Crust

Submitted by: ERBK 
Home Town: Worthington, Pennsylvania, USA
Living In: Beavercreek, Ohio, USA
You really have to shake rattle and roll to make this crust. What you 'll get is a perfect dough that 's simply made of flour, shortening, salt, baking powder and cold water. 
 
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