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No Fail Pie Crust I

SUBMITTED BY: Lenn

"I found this recipe years ago, and have not made any other since."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 27 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 single crusts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Mix egg, water and vinegar together. Pour into flour all at once and blend with a fork until dough forms a ball.
  3. Wrap with plastic and chill in refrigerator.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2006 by TchrJrHi
The title says it all...awesome. I used the butter flavored shortening like another reviewer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by Jim
I have used this recipe for years, but there is one little difference. I add a scant teaspoon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2004 by Sus
This was my mom's piecrust recipe and I'm sure she's in heaven baking pies for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by bleedfoot
My grandmothers recipe for the perfect pie crust too- Honestly folks, you need to give this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by Schwabengirl
Thank you! Thank you! I didn't grow up in North America and was therefor not familiar with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by lstieb
This is a great no fail pie crust. I went on the advice of another reviewer and used butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2006 by SPARKLER8666
Excellent Recipe! I used butter flavor shortening for a little more richness and color, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by CABLE1031
Also my mother's favorite - easiest crust I've ever made. Best if you chill the crust before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2007 by TABLESPOON
This was my first pie crust ever. Of the myriads of recipes, I chose this one because I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Dawn
I would give this recipe 10 stars if possible!! There is simply no way to screw up this... MORE

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