my mom's pie crust

Onalaska, WI
Updated on Nov 3, 2011

This is the flakiest crust I've ever had. Thank you mom

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield makes 3 9" pie crusts

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pillsbury best all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crisco in can
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

How To Make my mom's pie crust

  • Step 1
    Combine salt, flour and Crisco solid shortening use a pastry cutter to mix
  • Step 2
    Add cold water and stir. Easy to work the dough but remember not to handle too much or crust will be tough, not flaky.
  • Step 3
    divide into 3 equal portions, roll out, and put in pie pan DO NOT POKE CRUST
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. If filled pie bake according to recipe. For example an apple pie uses 2 crusts. Bake for 15 min at 425 and reduce heat to 350 and bake for 30 min

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