Old-Fashioned Pie Crust
This classic pie crust recipe makes a flaky delicious and dependable pie crust every single time.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup shortening
- 3-4 cups flour
Instructions
- With a fork, whisk together the water, egg, vinegar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the shortening and 3 cups flour. Mix together well with a fork or pastry cutter and then finish working the dough with your hands till it forms a good ball. Add the 4th cup of flour as needed. Most of the time I only use about half of it. Don't over-mix the dough. Use the dough right away or store it in a ziplock bag in the fridge.
Notes
-If using freshly ground wheat flour, use soft wheat berries.
-You can substitute the shortening for butter for a healthier option.
-Times four the recipe to use an entire 3 lb. can of shortening.
-Freeze extra pie dough by dividing it into individual pie crust size and wrapping in plastic wrap and then putting it in a freezer bag. Pull it out of the freezer a couple hours before wanting to use it and let it thaw at room temperature.
-You can substitute the shortening for butter for a healthier option.
-Times four the recipe to use an entire 3 lb. can of shortening.
-Freeze extra pie dough by dividing it into individual pie crust size and wrapping in plastic wrap and then putting it in a freezer bag. Pull it out of the freezer a couple hours before wanting to use it and let it thaw at room temperature.