MY DAD'S PIE CRUST
Daddy was the baker in our house. He was most fond of pie, but just couldn't make a descent crust to save him, until he found this recipe in either a Betty Cocker or Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. I don't know which (this was forty-five some years ago). I have looked on Zaar for a recipe like this - and while they are similar they aren't Daddy's. Word to the wise - roll the dough out between two pieces of wax paper - the only way. Do not double the recipe for two crusts - just doesn't work. I make one crust at a time and store in the fridge while making the next. We are crust fiends in our house - so I always make a thicker crust then this recipe produces. I make three portions of this recipes for a two crust pie (1 and 1/2 per crust). Prep time includes cooling time. Cooking times depends on for what you are using the crust. Patience Grasshooper - it will be worth it.
Provided by LauraBlueEyes
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 1 8 inch
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add 1 cup plus 2 T flour to mixing bowl.
- Add salt and mix with fork.
- Add oil and mix with fork just until combine (will be crumbly).
- Add COLD water (I have a cup of water with ice cube set up for this) 1 T at a time. Mix and add water until a ball of dough forms.
- Put in the fridge and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes (I don't always wait - but it is better if you do).
- Roll out between two pieces of wax paper.
- Lift the top piece of paper off the crust.
- Lift the bottom paper with the crust to the pie pan and invert.
- Peel the wax paper from the crust.
- Fit and crimp: fill or bake blind if one crust.
- Fit, fill and repeat if two crust.
- I estimate that this makes an 8 inch pie crust see my notes about the amount of crust I use for a 9 inch.
- Bake according to your pie recipe.
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Sushma Bk
[email protected]This pie crust recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The crust was flaky and buttery, and it held up well to the filling.
Mahima Sherpa
[email protected]This recipe is a family favorite. We make it for every holiday and special occasion.
Amir Chable
[email protected]The crust was a little too thick for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Sanat Gotame
[email protected]This recipe is a bit more work than some other pie crust recipes, but it's worth it. The extra effort results in a flaky, delicious crust that's perfect for any pie.
Mohammad Adeel Amjad
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to pie crust recipe now.
Ahmed Luqman
[email protected]Crust was easy to make and tasted great!
Bijay Mandal
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the crust turned out beautifully. Will definitely be making this again.
kazi Sifat
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've never been able to make a good pie crust before, but this one was perfect. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Naqi Syed
[email protected]Not a fan. The crust was dry and crumbly.
Lance Morris
[email protected]I love this recipe! The crust is so flaky and delicious. I've used it to make apple pie, cherry pie, and even chicken pot pie and it's always perfect.
Hridoy Ray
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and turned out great!
Murad Sb3awii
[email protected]This pie crust recipe is a keeper! I've tried so many different recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The crust is flaky and buttery, and it doesn't get soggy when you fill it with fruit or other fillings.