Never-Fail Pie Crust Recipe

Rating 4

Even novice bakers who normally shy away from homemade pie pastry can't go wrong with this recipe. It's so easy to roll out and produces a tender, flaky crust every time.—Ruth Gritter, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Never-Fail Pie Crust Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Directions

  • Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening. Add milk and vinegar. Shape dough into a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half to fit a 9-in. pie pan. Yield: 2 (9-inch crusts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 133 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Never-Fail Pie Crust in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p82

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Reviewed on Oct. 08, 2012 by pinkiepie

This was easy but it did not roll out well like others said and I had to make a double batch or it would not have covered my pie.

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2012 by Jolettet

Used it for my first pie... loved it, easy to work with and great directions.

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by Rose056

I have made several pie crusts, but this one is the best texture, flakiest, and easy to roll out. The taste is fabulous and it is now the only crust that I use.

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2011 by dekwgk1996

I have made pie crust for years. This is now my favorite recipe!!

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2011 by illicklm

I thought I would try this recipe because of the reviews, but it was the worst pie dough to roll out ever. I will stay with my tried and true recipe from now on.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2010 by renewisa40

This works great every time!

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by bchapman56

I tried to make this crust and it was too flacky. I have no idea what I did wrong? I followed all the directions, even left 1/2 of the dough in the fridge 30 minutes longer? And still it was too flacky. I will go back to using my mothers recipe. Just thought I would try something else

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2010 by countrymama07

Super easy, and has a great flaky top.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by suzanscar

 

NLH43,

Would you share the exact recipe for this pie crust? Thanks!

Reviewed on Jul. 03, 2010 by mrsladykdk1

Extremely easy to make, roll out and reroll leftovers. Used butter flavored Crisco in receipe. Very flaky and tasty.

 
 

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