CLASSIC PIE CRUST
This is basically "Crisco's" recipe. It calls for chilled Crisco and Ice water. However, I have found that it works find if it's not cold. The main thing of importance is the use of the Pasty Blender Tool and to cut up the shortening as fine as possible.
Provided by Jaylene Mattocks
Categories Pies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. In large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients.
- 2. Dump in the shortening.
- 3. Use the Pastry Blender Tool to cut up the shortening into the flour mixture. Keep cutting until it resembles course cornmeal.
- 4. Add cold water by the tablespoons and mix and mash with the back of a spoon. Add water until a firm dough forms.
- 5. Scoop the dough up with your hands and roll into a ball.
- 6. Sprinkle flour onto your rolling surface and rub flour on your Rolling Pin.
- 7. Place dough onto the rolling surface and cover slightly with some flour and use Rollin Pin to roll the dough out into a circle large enough to fill the pie plate and there should be some extra dough over the edge of the place to create an edge.
- 8. Carefully lift the crust, using your entire forearm, and place into the Pie Plate.
- 9. Fold under the extra dough edges and use fingers to mold, even out and form a thick edge.
- 10. Use fingers and thumbs to pinch and create a design or smash with tines of a forks to create a lines design.
- 11. Brush edges of crust with beaten egg yolks for a golden, glossy look.
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Nour Queen
[email protected]This is the only pie crust recipe I use. It's always flaky and delicious.
User 111
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is foolproof. Even if you're a beginner baker, you'll be able to make a perfect pie crust with this recipe.
Jeremy Stroud
[email protected]I've tried many pie crust recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's flaky, buttery, and delicious.
Elizabeth Treadway
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a game-changer. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Muneeb Raza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pie crust turned out perfect. It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious.
Sean Allen
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is amazing! The crust is so flaky and buttery. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Sue Marranconi
[email protected]I've been using this pie crust recipe for years and it never fails me. It's the perfect crust for any kind of pie.
Hasnain Rehman
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
Saiqa Irfan
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this pie crust recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The crust turned out perfect - golden brown and flaky.
Shah alam Shahin
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out flaky and delicious. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always been a hit.