RUTH'S GRANDMA'S PIE CRUST

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This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had.

Provided by barbara castodio

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Umar Nura Umar
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I made this pie crust for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flaky crust and the delicious flavor.


ibsa ibsisha
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This pie crust recipe is a keeper! I've used it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect balance of flaky and crispy.


Brody Kay
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I've tried many pie crust recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so flaky and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Hajji Makki
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This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great! I love that I can use it for both sweet and savory pies.


Ahmed Usman
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I made this pie crust for a Thanksgiving pie and it was a hit! The crust was flaky and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mujeeb Brohi
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always delicious.


Jay Larmond
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I made this pie crust for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flaky crust and the delicious flavor.


Rafay Rana
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This pie crust recipe is a keeper! I've used it several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect balance of flaky and crispy.


Donald Recinos
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I've tried many pie crust recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so flaky and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Chacha Riksha wala
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This is my go-to pie crust recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great! I love that I can use it for both sweet and savory pies.


Jonathan Ekm
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I made this pie crust for a Thanksgiving pie and it was a hit! The crust was flaky and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jacob Dillon
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've used it for both sweet and savory pies, and it's always delicious.