Perfect Pie Crust II Recipe
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Perfect Pie Crust II

By: Kira Hultsman 
"This crust melts in your mouth! Recipe can be cut in half."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 single crusts
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups unbleached flour
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup ice water

Directions

  1. Place flour in a large bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture is crumbly.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together egg, sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Pour in all of egg mixture and half of ice water. Stir gently with a fork, adding more water as needed, just until mixture forms a ball.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 equal portions. Knead each piece briefly and shape into a disc. Chill 1 hour before rolling out.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 292 | Total Fat: 19.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by DivineHealth7   view full review
I agree with the other reviewers that this pie crust is absolutely wonderful. Great taste,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2012 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A simply beautiful, perfect pie crust. Easy to roll out (even easier to mix since I used the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by KATYPI   view full review
This pie crust rolled out velvety smooth and was an absolute pleasure to work with. The crust...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by KAMSWEET   view full review
it was a hit with the kids,,,they ate it with whip cream
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2008 by TRUEBOO   view full review
We used all butter. It turned out great! A simple, reliable, easy to handle pie crust. Will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by kitty   view full review
very good and easy pie crust I made it to go with the "grandma's lemon meringue pie" on this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by DeusaCozinheira   view full review
My first attempt at pie crust, and it turned out great! I had been nervous to try, but it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by Amy   view full review
I used this recipe for ALL of our Thanksgiving pies and they turned out great! I also used it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by Coco   view full review
My new favorite pie crust recipe.. Easy to work with and has a good flavor. I used 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2011 by Ayopo   view full review
This is unbelievable!! I am a beginner with pies and it has always been a disaster, making the...

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