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Amish Never Fail Pie Crust Recipe

This Amish pie crust recipe is a family favorite, guaranteed to impress! For years, it's been the only pie crust my wife will allow me to make – whether it's for classic fruit pies, savory pot pies, or even homemade hot pockets! This versatile recipe yields enough dough for a 9-inch double-crust pie, two 9-inch single-crust pies, or 10-12 hot pockets. Easily adaptable – substitute whole wheat flour for all or part of the all-purpose flour for a healthier twist. Make a batch today and discover the secret to unbelievably flaky, tender crusts!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 582.9 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amish Never Fail Pie Crust

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Crisco shortening
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons ice water

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How to Make Amish Never Fail Pie Crust

  1. Whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  2. Cut in 1 cup Crisco shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of shortening.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 6 tablespoons ice water, and 1 tablespoon white vinegar.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, mixing gently with a fork until a soft dough just begins to form. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring together into a smooth ball. Avoid kneading.
  6. Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 1 week).
  7. Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and use to create your favorite pie, turnovers, or hot pockets!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

59g

Carbs

16g

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