Never Fail Pie Crust III Recipe
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Never Fail Pie Crust III

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 double crusts
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups shortening
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  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, Cut the shortening into the 2 1/2 cups flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the 6 tablespoons flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 cup water to make a paste. Mix paste into the flour and shortening mixture.
  3. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and shape into rounds. Wrap securely in plastic and refrigerate overnight.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 155 | Total Fat: 11.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by cookiemonster44   view full review
the people before me have said good things for this recipe but personally i tryed it and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by CHUKPARK   view full review
My first time ever making pies, I used this recipe to make five double-crust apple pies and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by JUDY75   view full review
Wow! Melts in your mouth!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by crystlek   view full review
This is a great easy pie crust recipe! Its not quite as good as one with eggs and vinegar, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by Lippman   view full review
This crust recipe was just ok. I dont like having to wait overnight to make my pie. I like pie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by LCOOPER1962   view full review
This has been a wonderful recipe. I have never had any trouble with it. It easy to roll and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by katie1960   view full review
I've been cooking for 30 years, and have never mastered the art of making pie crust until...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2010 by kountryKook   view full review
Loved this recipe. I followed the recipe exactly, this was my first attempt at a 'from...

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