Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch Recipe

Say goodbye to tough, tasteless pie crusts! This recipe, passed down through generations, is the secret to flawlessly flaky pie crusts every time. Auntie Irene's foolproof method uses vinegar to create incredibly tender dough without any lingering aftertaste. This small batch makes enough for 4-6 crusts – perfect for home bakers! (For a larger batch (20-30 crusts), see recipe #100351). This is the same recipe my mother used when she baked hundreds of pies annually for church and senior center pie booths at the county fair!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 1076.7 kcal

Protein 22g

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Ingredients for Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup Butter Flavor Crisco, chilled
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
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How to Make Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch

Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the vinegar.
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently form it into a disc.
Wrap the disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
Carefully transfer the dough to your pie plate.
Trim and crimp the edges.
Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

157g

Carbs

25g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch?

Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch?

Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch has approximately 1076.7 calories per serving, with about 22 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 121 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch?

The key ingredients for Auntie Irene's Foolproof Pie Crust Small Batch are Flour, Salt, Sugar, Butter Flavor Crisco, White Vinegar, Water. See the full list with measurements above.