Best 8 Peggys Pie Crust Recipes

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**Peggy's Pie Crust: A Culinary Journey Through Flaky, Buttery Goodness**

In the realm of baking, few things bring as much joy and satisfaction as a perfectly crafted pie crust. Its flaky layers, golden-brown exterior, and buttery aroma can elevate any filling to new heights of deliciousness. Peggy's Pie Crust, a beloved recipe passed down through generations, is a testament to the art of pie-making. This collection of recipes takes you on a culinary journey, exploring variations of Peggy's classic pie crust that cater to different dietary preferences and culinary adventures.

From the traditional all-butter crust, known for its rich, decadent flavor, to the healthier whole wheat crust, offering a nutty aroma and wholesome texture, these recipes provide options for every baker. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the almond flour crust is a delightful choice, providing a crispy, crumbly crust that complements both sweet and savory fillings. And for those with vegan dietary restrictions, the vegan pie crust, made with plant-based butter and non-dairy milk, delivers a flaky, flavorful crust that satisfies every craving.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your pie-making journey, Peggy's Pie Crust recipes will guide you through the process with clear instructions and helpful tips. Discover the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of flakiness and tenderness, and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with Peggy's Pie Crust.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PEGGI'S FLAKY PIE CRUST



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This is by far one of the flakiest pie crusts I've come across.

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Pies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 c All - Purpose Flour
1 tsp Salt
1 c Butter flavor Crisco
1 large egg
5 Tbsp ice water
1 tsp vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour & salt in medium size bowl. Cut in the Crisco with pastry cutter.
  • 2. Mix the water , vinegar & egg, by hand in seperate bowl.
  • 3. Add both mixtures together & combine until it forms a ball.
  • 4. Divide ball into 2 equal parts & roll one out at a time on floured board. Place in pie shell & repeat with top crust.
  • 5. After putting desired filling in pie, place top crust on pie & flute around edges. Cut slits in top crust to vent & brush with butter. Sprinkle with sugar & bake according to your pie instructions.
  • 6. For pre baked crust: poke the bottom of crust with fork several times & bake @ 425° for 18-20 minutes.

PEGGI'S HOMEMADE DEEP DISH PUMPKIN PIE



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Pumpkin pies are pumpkin pies, right? NOT!! I chose two or three of the most popular ones from friends of mine, & one I had & was looking for it to taste like "Grandmother or Mom used to make". I added some ingredients & added more of existing ingredients & came up with a deep dish one, not a skinny one, that tastes great!

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

*single flaky pie crust
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups home canned pumpkin or store bought
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk or cream
enough water added with canned milk or cream to make 2 cups total
3 eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • 1. *Prepare the pie crust: Place single crust in deep dish pie plate. If you have a darker one, preferably. They brown the crust better. I use a purple one. *https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/flaky-pie-crust-by-peggi-anne-tebben-cookiequeen
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375°.
  • 3. Combine all ingredients & mix with large whisk until smooth. I can my own pumpkin. When I do, I make it in quart jars, but only fill the jar about 3/4 of the way full & that way I don't have to even measure, just dump it in. I don't worry if it is a little more or less, as it still comes out perfect every time.
  • 4. Pour as much as you can into deep dish pie crust without hiding the edge of crust. Freeze the remainder or split this between 2 pies & make 2 skinnier ones.
  • 5. Place foil or pie crust shields around crust.
  • 6. Cook in center of oven for 25 minutes.
  • 7. Remove shields & continue cooking for another 25 minutes or until set & no more jiggling in center of pie.
  • 8. Cool on wire rack. Keep stored in fridge once cooled, as pumpkin pies tend to mold easily if left out.

BUTTER FLAKY PIE CRUST



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Butter makes this buttery flaky recipe the perfect crust for your pie!

Provided by Dana

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pie Crusts     Pastry Crusts

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, chilled and diced
¼ cup ice water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 155 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

EASY PIE CRUST



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Prep now and enjoy wonderful pies all season. Make the crust and topping in advance and keep them in the freezer for up to three months, then defrost fully before using.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • To make the dough for the pie crust, mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon each salt and sugar in a medium-size bowl. Cut 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter into pieces. With a pastry blender, cut in butter, working until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add 4 tablespoons ice water; work with hands until dough comes together. If dough is still crumbly, add more ice water a tablespoon at a time (up to 4 more tablespoons). Do not overwork.
  • Divide dough in half, and flatten halves into disks. Wrap disks separately in plastic; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • To form the pie shell, roll the dough on a floured surface into a 14-inch round. Wrap around rolling pin and carefully unroll over a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Fit gently into bottom and side of plate. Use kitchen shears to trim dough to a 1-inch overhang; fold under, and seal to form a rim.
  • Crimp rim with fingertips and knuckle. Repeat with remaining dough; wrap each with plastic, stack, and freeze.

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

PERFECT PIE CRUST



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Try this recipe for Perfect Pie Crust from Food Network's Ina Garten.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Yield 2 (10-inch) crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) very cold unsalted butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup very cold vegetable shortening
6 to 8 tablespoons (about 1/2 cup) ice water

Steps:

  • Dice the butter and return it to the refrigerator while you prepare the flour mixture. Place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and shortening. Pulse 8 to 12 times, until the butter is the size of peas. With the machine running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse the machine until the dough begins to form a ball. Dump out on a floured board and roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the dough in half. Roll each piece on a well-floured board into a circle, rolling from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board. Fold the dough in half, place in a pie pan, and unfold to fit the pan. Repeat with the top crust.

PEGGY'S FOOLPROOF PIE CRUST



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This is the piecrust recipe that my daughter sent me for the Mile-High Cranberry Apple Pie. It makes a really tasty,kind of cookie-flakey crust. It's winning card is that it is never tough.Baking time is according to the pie you are making.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 Pie crust, 8-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup lard (I use butter) or 1/2 cup butter, chilled (I use butter)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup ice water
1 tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut shortening and lard into the flour and salt mixture until it is in a small pea sized lumps.
  • Combine the egg, ice water,and vingar.
  • Lightly fork into the flour/shortening mixture.
  • Pat into two balls.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for awhile.
  • Roll out on a well floured surface.
  • Makes 1 double pie crust or 2 single pie crust.
  • Bake as directed for pie.

PEGGY'S PIE CRUST



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Categories     Fruit

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups flour
1-1/2 cups butter flavor Crisco
1 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. mix together and store in refrigerator 2. for one pie (single crust) mix 1/2 cup mix + 1 TBSP water 3. for one pie (double crust) mix 1-1/2 cups mix + 3 TBSP water

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 will give you a more tender crust, while bread flour will give you a more sturdy crust.
  • Keep your ingredients cold. This will help to prevent the gluten in the flour from developing, which will make your crust tough. You can chill your flour, butter, and water before you start making the dough.
  • Work quickly. The more you handle the dough, the more gluten will develop, which will make your crust tough. Work the dough just enough to bring it together.
  • Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking and cracking. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Roll the dough out evenly. This will help to ensure that your pie crust is the same thickness all the way around. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to a 12-inch circle.
  • Trim the edges of the dough. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking and cracking when it bakes. Use a sharp knife to trim the edges of the dough to a 10-inch circle.
  • Fill the pie crust with your favorite filling. You can use any type of filling you like, such as fruit, cream, or custard.
  • Bake the pie crust according to the recipe instructions. The baking time will vary depending on the type of filling you are using.

Conclusion:

Peggy's Pie Crust is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used to make a variety of pies. With its flaky crust and flavorful filling, this pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Follow the tips above to make the perfect Peggy's Pie Crust every time.

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