Grandma's Perfect Pie Crust
My grandma knew how to make the best pies every year for Thanksgiving. The crust is tender and flaky and so easy to make! You will never buy from the store again!
Servings: 8 Slices
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening till pea-sized.
- Sprinkle water on one tablespoon at a time tossing with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix till all flour is moistened. Don't mix too much or the crust will be hard.
- Form into a ball and roll out on the floured surface. Turn and flour the dough a few times till it's the size you need.
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Notes
Updated on November 4, 2021
Originally Posted on October 10, 2015
To double the crust:
add 1 more cup flour
1 more 1/2 t salt
Double the shortening
Double the cold water
add 1 more cup flour
1 more 1/2 t salt
Double the shortening
Double the cold water
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg