Grandma's Perfect Pie Crust
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Excellent
Grandma's Perfect Pie Crust
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Tender, buttery, and easy to make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't ever use store-bought pie crusts again!
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup shortening
- 4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon salt. With a pastry blender, cut in ⅓ cup shortening until pea-sized.
- Sprinkle 4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water in, 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 1, 2023
- Originally Posted on October 10, 2015
- To double the crust: add 1 more cup flour1 more 1/2 t saltDouble the shortening Double the cold water
Nutrition Information
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Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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