Best Ever Pie Crust Recipe 🥧
Description:
This pie crust recipe, passed down through generations, is a cherished family secret. It’s the go-to crust for holiday pies, trusted by generations to deliver flaky, golden perfection every time. Even if you’re a novice baker, you can create stunning pies with this foolproof recipe.
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Servings: Makes 2 9-inch pie crusts
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tbsp | White vinegar |
| 5 tbsp | Chilled Crisco shortening |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2101.4
- Fat Content: 159.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 48.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 109.5mg
- Sodium Content: 1216.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 145g
- Fiber Content: 5.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.7g
- Protein Content: 23.7g
Instructions:
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With a pastry blender, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and chilled Crisco shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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In a small bowl, mix the egg, white vinegar, and milk.
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Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix only until the dough holds together in a ball.
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Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
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Roll out the dough on floured wax paper or a pastry cloth until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
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Gently transfer the rolled-out dough onto a lightly greased pie plate.
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Trim the excess dough, leaving about a 1-inch overhang, and flute the edges.
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To bake the crust, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the bottom of the crust all over with a fork to prevent air bubbles from forming.
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Bake the crust for 11 minutes or until it’s lightly golden brown.
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Allow the crust to cool before filling it with your favorite pie filling.
Tips:
- For an extra-flaky crust, make sure your ingredients are cold and handle the dough as little as possible.
- If you’re making a fruit pie, sprinkle the bottom of the crust with a little flour to absorb excess juices and prevent a soggy bottom.
- This pie crust freezes well, so you can make a double batch and save one for later use.
Enjoy crafting beautiful pies with this tried-and-true pie crust recipe! 🌟
