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Grandma's Perfect Pie Crust

Alyssa Rivers
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!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 147 kcal

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.

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

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 73mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg