No Fail Pie Crust I

94 Reviews

“I found this recipe years ago, and have not made any other since.” - by Lenn

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

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Original recipe yields 3 single crusts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix egg, water and vinegar together. Pour into flour all at once and blend with a fork until dough forms a ball.
Wrap with plastic and chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
126 cal
6%

Fat
8.9 g
14%

Carbs
10 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Jim

Nov. 23, 2007

"I have used this recipe for years, but there is one little difference. I add a scant teaspoon of salt. It helps the taste of the crust...." See more"

Sus

Nov. 25, 2004

"This was my mom's piecrust recipe and I'm sure she's in heaven baking pies for the angels...she made the best pies in the world (in my humble opinion)! This recipe is the best...." See more"

Momof2

Jun. 7, 2006

"The title says it all...awesome. I used the butter flavored shortening like another reviewer suggested. Worked perfectly. Thanks for the post...." See more"

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