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Submitted by Big Sis
"My family has used this recipe for years, it has even won First Prize at our local fair, many times. I hated to post this but I could not find another like it.I use Recipe #148727 for the filling, every holiday :)Note: I just tried this crust with Chicken Pot Pie and ummmm just the bestThis will make 3 each 8" crust or 2 ea 9" crusts.When I take the time to make crust, I make extra, I roll it out between 2 sheets of wax paper and place in the large tupperware (about 2" high) flat bowl and place in freezer...then when I want to make a pie, I can do so in a hurry!"
photo by gailanng 
- Ready In:
- 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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3
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ingredients
- 3 cups flour (419 Grams)
- 1 cup shortening (205 Grams)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons water, ice cold
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
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directions
- Using a pastry cutter, or fork and knife, combine flour shortening to resemble small peas OR do what I do, using my Kitchen Aid Mixer, mix until mixture resembles small peas. Do NOT over Mix.
- In a separate bowl, mix balance of ingredients.
- Add egg mixture (Egg, Salt, Water & Vinegar) to shortening and flour, until mixture forms together.
- DO NOT over mix.
- EDIT (11/5/2019): I no longer roll out between two pieces of wax paper. I now use a Bethany 20 Inch Pastry Board and Cloth. Before that I was using a pastry cloth with a rolling pin cover. Either of these methods I found was so much easier than the 2 sheets of wax paper as my Mom showed me how to do. (I am now 65).
- Follow your recipes for baking directions. I cook a two crust cherry pie at 375 for approx 50 minutes. Sometimes I have to use a pie crust shield for the edge for the last 10 min or so.
- If I am doing a cream pie, I put on my lower rack for 425 and immediately lower the oven to 400 for 10 to 12 minute.
Questions & Replies
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How long do you bake the crust if using to make a apple pie
Kristie B.
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Reviews
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Everyone, I would like you to meet an incredible Pie Crust that didn't leak or crimped edges that didn't melt flat in the oven. Pie Crust, meet everyone.
gailanng
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This turns out very nicely. My first go at it I pressed the dough into the pie plates instead of rolling it out so that I didn't handle it very much. It's light and crispy. Definitely earned 5 stars for me since crusts have always eluded me. I will be using this recipe again soon for more pie crusts. 11/24/10 - update - Yes, this is the GO TO recipe for a crust. I mix the shortening in the flour. Blend the wet ingredients in a separate bowl - and then gently mix it in flour mix. Roll it and go! Perfect crust for pumpkin pies! It received rave reviews. I would give 10 stars!
AzureLynn
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Very easy to make and it was tender and flaky.
NoraMarie
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This is a flakey, tasty crust...stays flakey & tasty to the last piece! Like ~any~ pie dough, do not over work it, it will take out all the flakey~ness...this is definitely a 5~star recipe...thanks for posting! :))
lil sis
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yup. good. thanks. :]
Messy44
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Big Sis
Clovis, CA
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<p>Hi! I love in Central California. I work with computers all day long. My favorite thing to do it to cook when I get home. I could not possibly tell you my favorite cookbook................because I can't count the books I own, you might call it a hobby, or a passion....my Husband calls it a vice! <br /> <br />I love to rubber stamp, anything! <br /> <br />If I had a month off, I would pickup my bags head to the beach and read. When I was tired reading, I would cook! At the beach, in my trailer! <br /> <br />PS.....I just love the photo of me.....now, if you think I still look that way...........well lets just say, vision gray hair....</p>
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