my mom's pie crust
This is the flakiest crust I've ever had. Thank you mom
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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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
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Step 1Combine salt, flour and Crisco solid shortening use a pastry cutter to mix
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Step 2Add cold water and stir. Easy to work the dough but remember not to handle too much or crust will be tough, not flaky.
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Step 3divide into 3 equal portions, roll out, and put in pie pan DO NOT POKE CRUST
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Step 4Bake 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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