4.9 from 30 votes
Grandma's Crisco Pie Crust
Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory pies, this Crisco pie crust recipe is sure to be a hit. Thanks to my Grandma's famous recipe, it's easy and quick to put together, and you can fill it with whatever your heart desires. Get ready to whip up the flakiest, tastiest Crisco pie crust that'll have your friends and family asking for the recipe! Makes enough for 1 double crust pie or 2 single crust pies. Adapted from Crisco.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
pie crusts
Calories:
1635 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar omit for a savory pie
- 1 cup vegetable shortening cold
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water adjust amount as needed
Instructions
How to Roll Out the Dough
How to Blind Bake For a Single Crust Pie
How to Bake For a Double Crust Pie
Notes
- Can be made and frozen up to 3 months in advance!
- If you want to double or triple this recipe, make each batch separately for best results.
- Keep all ingredients cold at all times. If the dough starts getting warm at any moment, pop the bowl in the freezer or refrigerator (or outside) for a few minutes before continuing.
- I like to run my hands under cold water and/or hold on to some ice cubes prior to using my hands to mix or shape the dough. This helps keep it cold at all times.
- The amount of water needed to form the pie dough will always vary based on humidity. Always start with less and add more a little bit at a time until it forms a dough. You can always add more but you can't take it out. The dough should feel moistened without a bunch of excess flour, but not sticky and wet.
- Don't over mix the dough or it could get tough - once it just barely comes together wrap and refrigerate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1635kcal
(82%)
Carbohydrates
155g
(52%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
104g
(160%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
30g
(176%)
Monounsaturated Fat
42g
(210%)
Trans Fat
13g
(650%)
Sodium
965mg
(40%)
Potassium
201mg
(4%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 pie crusts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1635
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1635kcal | 82% |
| Carbohydrates | 155g | 52% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 104g | 160% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30g | 176% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 42g | 210% |
| Trans Fat | 13g | 650% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.