Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Pie Crust
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Description: Here are every kind of pie crust you would ever want to make, and the best homemade crusts you will ever taste.
- Recipe Category: Pie
- Keywords: Dessert, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Less than 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
- Review Count: 53
- Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 548.1
- Fat Content: 36.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 583.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 47.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 6.5g
- Recipe Yield: 2 pie crusts
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/3 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1 | pinch salt |
| 1 | cup cold water |
| 1/2 | cup flour |
| 2-3 | tbsp butter |
| 2 1/2 | cups flour |
| 1 | pinch salt |
| 1/2 | cup cold water |
| 1/4 | cup vinegar |
| 3 | eggs |
| 1 1/3 | cups water |
| 1 | tbsp vinegar |
Instructions:
Basic Pie Crust:
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In a large mixing bowl, cut the Crisco into the all-purpose flour and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Gradually add the cold water, mixing until the dough comes together. (For variations like vinegar pie crust, add egg and vinegar with water)
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Once the dough is formed, divide it into two equal portions.
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Roll out each portion on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.
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Use as directed in your favorite pie recipe.
Vinegar Pie Crust:
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In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, cold water, and vinegar.
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Mix everything together until well combined.
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Roll out the dough on a floured surface to the desired thickness.
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Use as directed in your recipe for a tangy twist to your pie crust.
Fried Pie Crust:
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Cut the flour into the Crisco and salt until crumbly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, water, and vinegar.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
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Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
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Add your favorite pie filling to the center of the dough circles.
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Fold the dough over the filling to create a turnover shape.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Fry the filled pie crusts until golden brown on both sides.
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Drain the fried pies on paper towels before serving.
Notes:
- This versatile pie crust recipe can be used for sweet or savory pies.
- Experiment with different fillings and flavors to customize your pies.
- For a flakier crust, make sure all ingredients are cold and handle the dough as little as possible.
- Enjoy the homemade goodness of these pie crusts with your favorite pie fillings! 🥧👩🍳👨🍳
