never fail pie crust

6 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Jul 9, 2018

I had a lot of trouble finding a pie crust recipe that words and this really does. I don't know if the vinegar really makes the difference but I have found that when it is added my crust is nice and flaky.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 1 crust

Ingredients

  • SINGLE CRUST:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • DOUBLE CRUST:
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 5-6 tablespoons milk

How To Make never fail pie crust

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly.
  • Step 2
    Sprinkle with vinegar. Gradually add the milk, tossing with a fork until a ball is formed.
  • Step 3
    Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • Step 4
    For a single crust, roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9" or 10" pie plate. Transfer pastry to a pie plate. Trim shell according to recipe directions.
  • Step 5
    For double crust, divide pastry in half so that one ball is slightly larger than the other.
  • Step 6
    Roll out larger ball on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9" or 10" pie plate. Transfer to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge of plate.
  • Step 7
    Add filling. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Bake according to recipe directions

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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