FOOLPROOF PIE SHELLS
"I received this recipe from my 94-year old sister. She suggested using egg, cold water and cider vinegar to keep the crust moist. If they eat all the crust of my pie, then I know it was good!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4 pie shells.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Whisk the egg, water and vinegar; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into four portions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plates. Trim each pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Fill or bake shells according to recipe directions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Danika Rush
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The crust was flaky and flavorful, but it was a bit difficult to work with. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Ada
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I'm not a very experienced baker, so I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Nankanja Nubuat
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used. It's flaky and buttery, and it holds up well in the oven. I've used it for everything from apple pies to quiches, and it's always been a hit.
Shopner Rani
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the crust is always perfect. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies and it's always been a hit.
Sthembile Matsenjwa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always been a hit.
Zee Pearl
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crust turned out really tough. I'm going to try it again and see if I can get it right.
Shyan Shahid
[email protected]This recipe was a bit tricky for me, but the end result was worth it. The crust was delicious and flaky.
Hakeem Musa
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The crust was so flaky and flavorful. I will definitely be using it again.
Deanna Trujillo
[email protected]This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've never had a problem with it.
Sumith Nishantha
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use it for sweet or savory pies, and it always comes out great. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it holds up well in the oven.
Sarbjit Singh
[email protected]This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've used it for everything from apple pies to quiches, and it's always been a hit.