100 YEAR-OLD PIE CRUST (PASTRY DOUGH)

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This recipe is one for the ages. The crust is flaky and flavorful. Delicious for any kind of pie your heart desires. Makes enough for 4 8-inch pie crusts or about 3 9-inch crusts. Can be used for topping, lattice top, cut-outs, etc.

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 8-inch pie crusts

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups vegetable shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl using a pastry cutter, mix flour, shortening, sugar and salt until crumbly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix egg and water. Add to flour mixture using the pastry cutter.
  • I have also used a food processor and a dough blade on pulse for each step.
  • Cover tightly with plastic and chill until ready to roll out.

Shehbaz Ahmed
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Overall, I'm really happy with this pie crust recipe. It's easy to make, the results are delicious, and it's a great recipe to have on hand.


Qamar sawan
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This pie crust recipe is a bit different than others I've tried, but it turned out really well. I'll definitely be making it again.


M Zia
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I've never made a pie crust before, but this recipe made it easy. The crust turned out great and my pie was a hit!


Doc Perry
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This pie crust recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be using it again and again.


Pricefield
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I'm not a big baker, but this pie crust recipe was easy enough for even me to follow. And the results were delicious!


Kristina Henson
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I was really impressed with this pie crust recipe. It was easy to make and the crust turned out perfectly.


Sophia Jealous
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This pie crust recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!


Samikshya Silwal
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I've tried many pie crust recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so flaky and delicious.


Mamtial Shah
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I love that this recipe uses all-purpose flour. It makes it so much easier to find the ingredients.


Tsholofelo Nageng
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This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! I used to dread making pie crusts, but now it's a breeze.


ADE ADDEX
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I've been using this pie crust recipe for years and it never fails me. It's the perfect combination of flaky and tender.


Arsalan Alikhan
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it.


OzziGuyGamer
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pie crust turned out perfectly and was the perfect complement to my apple pie filling.


Kristin Bell
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This pie crust recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and produces a flaky, golden crust that's perfect for any pie. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.