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**Savor the Flaky Goodness: Grandma Lyna's Best Pie Crust Recipes**

In the realm of baking, few things can compare to the sheer delight of a perfectly flaky, golden-brown pie crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, Grandma Lyna's Best Pie Crust Recipes is your ultimate guide to creating exceptional pastry that will elevate any pie filling to new heights. Discover the secrets behind her foolproof techniques, ranging from the classic all-butter crust to a delightful gluten-free option. With step-by-step instructions and expert tips, you'll master the art of creating flaky, tender, and flavorful pie crusts that will impress your family and friends. From classic apple pie to savory chicken pot pie, these recipes will transform your pies into culinary masterpieces.

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GRANDMA'S BEST PIE CRUST



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The BEST pie crust you'll ever have! Made with butter and lard (or shortening) in the food processor, this is the flakiest and tender pie crust!

Provided by Nellie

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
1/2 cup chilled lard (cut into cubes)
5 tablespoons ice water (I usually end up with about 6 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor just until processed.
  • Pulse the butter and lard in, blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
  • Add 5 tablespoons ice water and pulse a few times until dough begins to clump together. Do not overwork. When it starts to come away from the edges, dump the dough on to a floured surface.
  • Add another tablespoon of ice water and, using your hands, mix the water into the dough just until it forms a ball. Add additional water until you get the ball shape needed.
  • Divide dough in half and form each half into a disc. Wrap the disc in plastic wrap and put it into the fridge for at least an hour.
  • If necessary, soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.
  • I bake this at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes. But keep an eye on it, every oven is a bit different.

GRANDMA'S PERFECT PIE CRUST



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My grandma knew how to make the best pies every year for Thanksgiving. The crust is tender and flaky and so easy to make! You will never buy from the store again!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening till pea-sized.
  • Sprinkle water on one tablespoon at a time tossing with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix till all flour is moistened. Don't mix too much or the crust will be hard.
  • Form into a ball and roll out on the floured surface. Turn and flour the dough a few times till it's the size you need.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 73 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA LYNA'S BEST PIE CRUST



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Back in 1912, my 13 year old grandmother ran away from home and the 12 brothers & sisters she was stuck caring for, and took a position of head baker at the Black Bear Hotel in downtown Duluth. It was a different time, back then; Pie ruled and was King, Queen and Princess. She made 50 pies per day, Monday through Friday, but on the weekends, she made upward of 75 to 100 pies. This is the ONLY crust she used for her 1000's of pies! This year, 2012, this recipe is now over 100 years old and in constant use throughout the generations. I also wanted to add, that I found out by accident that rolling out the crust between two Silpat mats is a dream come true: peels right off, NO stick! Happy Baking!

Provided by The_Swedish_Chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 crusts

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour (I ONLY use King Arthur brand)
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into 6 pieces (chilled hard)
3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons Crisco, chilled
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (but, I've used pear, champagne or other flavoured vinegars)
1/4 cup ice water

Steps:

  • ALL INGREDIENTS AND TOOLS MUST BE ICE COLD, INCLUDING FLOUR AND SUGAR! MEASURE IN ADVANCE AND PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 1/2 AN HOUR BEFORE MAKING CRUST.
  • Measure flour, confectioner's sugar, and salt into work bowl of food processor. Pulse quickly 2-3 times.
  • Uncover bowl, add butter and lard/shortening, process 5-10 seconds until JUST blended.
  • Through feed tube, add beaten egg and vinegar and 1/2 of the water. Pulse 2-3 times.
  • Watching dough constantly, slowly drizzle the remaining water into the dough as processor is turning, STOPPING INSTANTLY when the dough begins to clump together. (It will look lumpy, rough and riddled with the yolk and butter. THIS IS NORMAL!).
  • Turn dough onto Saran Wrap. press into rough circle of pie pan shape, wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Take off Saran Wrap. Roll chilled dough out between 2 layers of parchment paper. Lay into pan, fill and bake. Happy Baking!

BEST EVER PIE CRUST



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You can double or half the recipe without any problem. This is a simple recipe and very tasty! It will be very flaky.

Provided by Jean Haseloh

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half, and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Roll out dough on a floured counter. Don't over work it. Use as directed in pie recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 145.9 mg

RUTH'S GRANDMA'S PIE CRUST



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This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had.

Provided by barbara castodio

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GRANDMA'S SECRET PIE CRUST



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The secret's out! A great basic pie crust recipe.

Provided by Felicia Bass

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knifes.
  • In separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.
  • Roll out dough, and fit into two 9 inch pie pans.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 150.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRANDMA'S VERY EASY PIE CRUST



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This pie crust is one of the simplest, tastiest ones you'll ever try.

Provided by Emy

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
3 fluid ounces cold milk

Steps:

  • Sift flour and salt into a bowl. Pour vegetable oil into a 1-cup measure and fill the measure with milk up to the 7-ounce mark. Whisk oil and milk together and pour immediately into the bowl with flour. Mix the crust together with a fork just until it holds together. Do not knead.
  • Divide crust in half, form into balls, and roll each half out between sheets of waxed paper. Peel waxed paper from crusts to fit into pie plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 296 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use the right flour. All-purpose flour is the most common type of flour used for pie crust, but you can also use pastry flour or bread flour. Pastry flour has a lower protein content than all-purpose flour, which makes it more tender. Bread flour has a higher protein content than all-purpose flour, which makes it stronger.
  • Keep your ingredients cold. Cold butter and cold water will help to create a flaky pie crust. You can even chill your flour before using it.
  • Work quickly. The more you handle the dough, the tougher it will become. Work quickly to get the dough into the pie plate and into the oven.
  • Don't over-mix the dough. Over-mixing the dough will make it tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together.
  • Roll the dough out evenly. Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. If the dough is too thick, it will be difficult to bake evenly.
  • Trim the edges of the dough. Trim the edges of the dough so that they are even. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
  • Bake the pie crust at a high temperature. Bake the pie crust at a temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. This will help to create a golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you'll be able to make a perfect pie crust every time. Just remember to use the right flour, keep your ingredients cold, work quickly, don't over-mix the dough, roll the dough out evenly, trim the edges of the dough, and bake the pie crust at a high temperature.

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