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foolproof pie crust

(19 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Sue Smith
@Suesmithbaker
Ontario, OH

My favorite pie crust! Makes 2 (9 inch) and 1 shell. If you're nervous about making your own pie crust, this is the perfect recipe for you! Comes out great every time.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Instead of buying a crust, try this foolproof pie crust. It makes two healthy-sized crusts. Delicate and tender, this crust is flaky and a great base for any pie. It's a great recipe for a beginner to learn to make. The vinegar in the crust keeps the dough from getting tough and makes it a little more forgiving if you have to re-roll it.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(19 ratings)
prep time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For foolproof pie crust

  • FOOL PROOF PIE CRUST
  • 4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    ice water

How To Make foolproof pie crust

  • Flour, shortening, sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
    1
    Add all ingredients except egg and water to a large bowl.
  • Mixture combined until it forms crumbs.
    2
    Mix with a pastry cutter or fork until it looks like gravel.
  • Egg and water mixed together.
    3
    In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, beat together the egg and water.
  • Adding egg mixture to the flour mixture.
    4
    Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Form dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Chilling the dough.
    5
    Chill 15 minutes before rolling out. The dough can be left in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or it can be frozen until ready to use.
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