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ol' fashioned flaky pie crust

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Megan Todd
Warren, OH

Another one pulled from my recipe box vault! My recipe card for this one is so worn. I only use this recipe for my pies. It's my gammies. Its got a wonderful flaky texture that just melts in your mouth. Ingredients may seem a lil different from today's recipes.... but it's been a favorite of my family's for generations.

(2 ratings)
yield 2 pie crusts
prep time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ol' fashioned flaky pie crust

  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    crisco, may use butter flavored if preferred
  • 1 Tbsp
    crisco, may use butter flavored if preferred.
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    vinegar
  • 7 Tbsp
    ice water (very last)

How To Make ol' fashioned flaky pie crust

  • 1
    In a large bowl, sift together flour & salt, cut in crisco, until completely mixed in.
  • 2
    Mix together egg & vinegar, mix into dough. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time.until dough is smooth, & just a little sticky.
  • 3
    Break dough into two, form into a ball. Refridgerate for 30 minutes. Roll out dough with rolling pin, on floured surface. Fits both an 8 or 9 inch pie plate. Use to prepare your favorite pies!
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