“This is the easiest pie shell ever! It never fails, and is so good! I have used it for years. Makes 4 single crusts.” - by PUDICAT
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
Original recipe yields 2 double crusts
Directions
- In a large bowl, Cut the shortening into the 2 1/2 cups flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, combine the 6 tablespoons flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 cup water to make a paste. Mix paste into the flour and shortening mixture.
- Divide dough into 4 equal pieces and shape into rounds. Wrap securely in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (24 total)
- Calories
- 155 cal
- 8%
- Fat
- 11.5 g
- 18%
- Carbs
- 11.4 g
- 4%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (8)
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"the people before me have said good things for this recipe but personally i tryed it and it was ver frustrating because it kept breaking apart and in the end it was just way too flaky.I have been cook..." See moreing for a long time and i also took a cooking class where we learned how to make pastries and such. But i like trying new recipes and i can promise u that i will never try this one again."
CHUKPARK
"My first time ever making pies, I used this recipe to make five double-crust apple pies and four pecan pies. They came out great, even though I messed up the first two crusts trying to roll them out b..." See moreetween two pieces of wax paper. The rest rolled out beautifully on a floured tabletop. I used lard for the shortening. The crust was so flaky."
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