Best 7 Never Fail Pie Crust I Recipes

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Pie, a culinary delight enjoyed across cultures and generations, is a pastry dish consisting of a flavorful filling encased in a delectable crust. The allure of pie lies in its versatility, allowing for a myriad of sweet and savory fillings, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic apple pie, bursting with sweet-tart Granny Smith apples, to the savory chicken pot pie, brimming with tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, pies cater to a diverse range of palates.

This comprehensive guide presents an array of pie recipes, each carefully crafted to deliver a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes provide clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. From the all-butter crust, which guarantees a flaky and golden crust, to the variety of fillings, including a luscious chocolate ganache and a tangy key lime curd, this collection offers something for every taste preference.

So, embark on a culinary adventure and discover the joy of creating homemade pies. With this guide as your companion, you'll master the art of pie-making and impress your loved ones with delectable creations that will become cherished family favorites.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NEVER-FAIL GLUTEN-FREE PIE CRUST



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A gluten-free pie crust using common ingredients. I've adjusted the method over time and have found this final recipe to work every time. It is perfect for both sweet and savory dishes. The trick is leaving large chunks of butter, whole, so they create a flaky crust. The baked crust holds its shape quite well and delivers a nice slice of filled pie beautifully without falling apart.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend
2 tablespoons brown rice flour
1 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
¼ cup ice cold water
2 cold eggs
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place brown rice flour in a resealable plastic bag. Add butter to the bag one cube at a time, shaking to coat each cube evenly with flour. Seal bag and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs and vinegar together in a small bowl. Place in the refrigerator.
  • Pour gluten-free flour into a large bowl. Cut in butter with your fingers until mixture resembles pebbles with some large lumps of butter remaining. Stir in egg and vinegar mixture. Mix in water one tablespoon at a time until dough is no longer sticky and forms a ball.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 2 pieces and roll out to desired thickness on a lightly floured work surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 90.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

AMISH NEVER FAIL PIE CRUST



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I've had this recipe for a long time. It's the only crust my wife asks for whether I'm making pot pies, fruit pies or turnovers. It makes awesome homemade Hot Pockets too. You can substitute whole wheat flour for all or some of the AP flour. This is enough for a 9 inch 2 crust pie, two 9 inch single crust pies or 10-12 hot pockets. You can double the recipe if you have a really big mixing bowl for OAMC.

Provided by PAUL P.

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 2 pie crusts, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups Crisco
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Blend flour, sugar and salt.
  • Cut in Crisco to pea sized pieces.
  • Mix together egg, water and vinegar.
  • Add to flour.
  • Mix until moistened and a soft dough forms.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before rolling.
  • This will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and will be easy to roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.9, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 446.4, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 7.2

NEVER, NEVER FAIL PIE PASTRY



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There is no fear of over-kneading this pastry.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup lard
⅓ cup cold water
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in lard until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together water, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture and knead dough briefly, just until smooth. Allow to rest 15 minutes before rolling out. Pastry is easier to work with when chilled. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 135.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

NEVER-FAIL PIE CRUST



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Even novice bakers who normally shy away from homemade pie pastry can't go wrong with this recipe. It's so easy to roll out and produces a tender, flaky crust every time.-Ruth Gritter, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 (9-inch crusts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening. Add milk and vinegar. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half to fit a 9-in. pie pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NEVER FAIL PIE CRUST



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Make and share this Never Fail Pie Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tranch

Categories     Pie

Yield 4 8-9 inch crusts

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 3/4 cups vegetable shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup ice water

Steps:

  • In a large mixer bowl combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
  • Add the shortening and beat until mixture is crumbly, about 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg well and add the vinegar and water.
  • Pour over flour and beat until well combined, about 1 minute. Form dough into 4 balls, wrap in plastic and refrigerate overnight. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BARB'S FAVORITE NEVER FAIL PIE CRUST



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This has been in my recipe box for years. It is the only pie crust recipe that I trust to never fail and the only one I use in anything I bake that requires pie crust dough. DO NOT use any milk that is richer than whole, i.e. 1/2 & 1/2 or cream, it will cause the crust to slide down the sides of the pan during baking as it will...

Provided by Barbara Eaton

Categories     Pies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 c shortening
1 Tbsp vinegar
1/3 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl.
  • 2. Cut in the shortening until the size of small peas. (I do this using my hands for better control)
  • 3. Add the vinegar to the milk and IMMEDIATLY combine with the flour mixture.
  • 4. Mix, with your hands, until the dough holds together.
  • 5. Roll out to desired size and proceed according to your pie recipe.
  • 6. For single crust pies, bake at 350 degrees until golden.

GRANDMA'S NEVER FAIL PIE CRUST



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When I make a Pie crust from scratch , this is my go to recipe. It's so easy to make and is very good. Vinegar can serve two useful roles in pie crusts - it promotes tenderness and can keep the crust from getting too brown.

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c crisco shortening
1 tsp salt
1/4 c water
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 egg

Steps:

  • 1. Mix flour , salt and Crisco shortening together to make a crumb mixture.
  • 2. Beat all the wet ingredients well together and add to the crumb mixture ; blend to form a ball ; then divide and roll out to 2 pie crusts.
  • 3. You can follow any pie recipe that you are gonna be using but if you want to pre-bake the crust, after you have formed your pie dish with the crust then freeze the crust for at least 30 minutes or until chilled. This will prevent the crust from slip down the sides.
  • 4. Preheat your oven to 350°F. After the pie crust has been chilled then line the pie crust with parchment paper or wax paper. Fill at least two-thirds full with pie weights - dry beans, rice, or stainless-steel pie weights.
  • 5. Bake with weights in the pie for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cool a few minutes and carefully remove pie weights. Poke small holes in the bottom of the pie crust with a fork and return to oven (without the weights) and cook for another 10 minutes or until the crust is golden.
  • 6. Cool completely before filling.
  • 7. NOTE : You may need to cover the edges of the pie with aluminum foil or a crust shield if your going to be putting a filled pie back in the oven to keep the edges from getting too dried out and burnt.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, cold butter and ice water are essential for a flaky crust.
  • Work quickly: Overworking the dough will make it tough.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out: This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
  • Roll the dough out evenly: A thick crust will be difficult to bake through, while a thin crust will be too crispy.
  • Trim the edges of the dough: This will help to prevent the crust from shrinking and becoming misshapen.
  • Dock the bottom of the dough: This will help to prevent the crust from bubbling up during baking.
  • Bake the pie crust at a high temperature: This will help to create a golden brown crust.
  • Let the pie crust cool completely before filling it: This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

A perfect pie crust is flaky, buttery, and golden brown. It should be able to hold up to the weight of the filling without becoming soggy. With a little practice, you can master the art of making pie crust and impress your friends and family with your delicious homemade pies.

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