Classic CRISCO(R) Pie Crust Recipe
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Classic CRISCO® Pie Crust

By: Crisco Baking Sticks® 
"For a crust that will satisfy even the most picky pie aficionado, follow this recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 crusts
 

Ingredients

  • Double Crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup CRISCO® All-Vegetable Shortening or CRISCO® Stick
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

Directions

  1. Spoon flour into measuring cup and level. Mix flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in CRISCO® All-Vegetable Shortening or CRISCO® Stick using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until all flour is blended in to form pea-size chunks. Sprinkle with water, one tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with fork until dough will form ball.
  2. Divide dough in half. Press between hands to form two 5 to 6-inch pancakes. Flour dough lightly. Peel off top sheet for bottom crust. Transfer bottom crust to pie plate. Remove other sheet and press pastry to fit. Trim edge even with pie plate.
  3. Add desired filling to unbaked pie crust. Remove top sheet from top crust. Lift top crust onto filled pie. Remove other sheet. Trim to 1/2-inch beyond edge of pie plate. Fold top edge under bottom crust. Flute. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake according to specific recipe instructions.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 279 | Total Fat: 18.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by Spyce Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've used this recipe for many years. The dry crumbly dough problem is easily solved by...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2011 by Cindy in Pensacola Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've been making piecrusts for a LONG time and this is the best one I've ever made. Makes a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by pomplemousse   view full review
Easy, and pretty good pie crust. I halved the recipe and went from there. For people who...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2005 by MAMAEEN   view full review
It was very hard to work with. It was dry and crumbly.It was a waste if time & ingredients.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2004 by Lyn Hite   view full review
Impossible to work with. I agree that it is a waste of good ingredients.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2012 by SgtMommy   view full review
I used Country Crock light instead of shortening because I don't buy shortening. My crust...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by Becco T   view full review
My FIRST homemade piecrust! It was my first Thanksgiving as a married lady and I thought I'd...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by keystitchery   view full review
I have been using this recipe for over 25 years and makes the BEST pie crust ever, as with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2005 by KIRSTIBUG   view full review
very good, but needs a sweeter, buttier taste
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2012 by jennifersomers   view full review
easy to work with. I only needed 4 tbps, but I guess it depends.

 

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