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Grandma's Perfect Pie Crust

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • 4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.