AUNTIE IRENE'S FOOLPROOF PIE CRUST (LARGE BATCH)

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I failed miserably at making pie crusts until I found this one. It's the only one I've used since. The vinegar helps tenderize the dough with no aftertaste when it's baked. This dough makes enough for 20-30 crusts. For a smaller batch (4-6 crusts) recipe, see recipe #100064. This is the pie crust my mother used when she annually made hundreds of pies for the county fair pie booths of her church and the local Sr. Center. Time is for preparation only.

Provided by UnknownChef86

Categories     Pie

Time 20m

Yield 20-30 crusts

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (3 lb) can Butter Flavor Crisco, chilled (or other shortening)
5 tablespoons white vinegar
water
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Cut flour, salt, sugar and half of Crisco together until crumbly, then cut remainder of Crisco in until size of peas; set aside.
  • Put vinegar in a 2 quart liquid measuring cup.
  • Fill to 2 1/2 cup mark with cold water.
  • Add eggs and beat with fork.
  • Drizzle over dry ingredients; stir with fork.
  • Turn onto lightly floured board and knead approximately 5 times, until no longer "sticky".
  • Divide by 1/2-3/4 cup measure.
  • Roll out on a lightly floured surface, using as little flour as possible and handling as little as possible.
  • Bake empty shells at 400°F for 10-12 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven.
  • Cooking pies on the bottom rack of the oven will help prevent over browning of the top and soggy crusts on the bottom.
  • This dough freezes extremely well; simply flatten divided dough into a disk and put into a Ziploc bag, removing all air; thaw in fridge and roll out as directed.

Saiful imraan Shakil
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's the worst pie crust I've ever had.


Imran Azhar
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This recipe is a waste of time. The pie crust was tough and flavorless.


global fitness life
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I've tried this recipe before and it didn't turn out well. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Alema Alema
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This recipe seems a little complicated. I'm not sure if I'm up for the challenge.


SHOHID NUR
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I'm not sure I believe that this recipe is foolproof, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Halloween Fanatics/TX
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so easy and delicious.


Daniii official
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I've never had a pie crust turn out so flaky and delicious. This recipe is a keeper!


ORATILE MASHILE
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This pie crust is so good, it's almost like cheating!


Readable Faun1154
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's made me a much more confident baker.


MD Saifur
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Joe Seliga
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This pie crust is perfect for any type of pie. I've used it for fruit pies, cream pies, and even savory pies.


Catherine Moss
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I've tried many pie crust recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's flaky, buttery, and melts in your mouth.


AHMED SHAKEL
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The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. I had no problems making the pie crust.


Nathan Hobbs
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I love that this recipe makes a large batch of dough. I can use it to make multiple pies or freeze it for later.


Rana Shahzaib
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. My pie crust turned out perfect!


Jimnastic El-classico
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. My friends and family always rave about my pies.


Haroon Huny
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This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and always turns out flaky and delicious.