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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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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. 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!
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.
Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2010 by KimIowa
I just had to say that this really is the easiest piecrust to make and I can see why it is called Never-Fail Pie Crust. You cannot fail at this PIECRUST!!!!
Reviewed on May. 11, 2010 by Joyful Cooking
This is the pie crust recipe that we have always used, however if you overwork the dough it will not be flaky. Also I don't put in the full teaspoon of salt- I think it's too much salt so I use about 3/4 t.
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