Earthquake Pie Crust Recipe
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Earthquake Pie Crust

By: Esther Kenagy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"Make sure the lid is on tight before starting to shake! This recipe saves on cleaning utensils and hands."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 recipe for a double crust
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

Directions

  1. Place flour, shortening, salt, baking powder, and water in a 2 quart bowl with a form fitting lid. Place lid on securely. Shake for 45 seconds, or until it sounds mixed. Turn bowl on its side, and shake up and down for 15 seconds to form a ball. Open bowl, and scrape dough out. Form into two balls. Chill while preparing filling. Roll out and use as directed in your favorite recipe.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 284 | Total Fat: 19.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2003 by REDFRECKLEMOM   view full review
Great, easy recipe - especially for a novice pie maker!! Mine, too, though ended up being...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2003 by TARA1972   view full review
Flaky and delicious! I used stick butter shortening...and after the shaking, ended up with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by CARTERSGRAN   view full review
i used this mixing method with my favorite old crust recipe, was easy and great! i always...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2003 by Mrs.Olson   view full review
Okay, maybe since this is my first homemade pie crust, I did something wrong, judging from all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2008 by J-Mai   view full review
I've used this recipe three times now, the first time I had no experience making pie crusts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by SANDYKBARBER   view full review
I was very nervous about trying this. I have only made one other pie crust and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by LDENSVEN   view full review
Easy! Doesn't make enough for deep dish covered pie. Just be aware of that.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2003 by LALAADAMS   view full review
WHILE GOOD IN THEORY....I'VE MADE THIS RECIPE A FEW TIMES AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER HOW I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2002 by MNM315   view full review
I found this recipe easy but changed the cooling to about 2 hours
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2005 by amydoll   view full review
This was really easy.

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