Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts Recipe

This recipe, passed down from my grandma, makes three perfectly flaky 9-inch pie crusts! The dough is incredibly easy to work with, rolling out like a dream. Get ready to bake up amazing pies with this foolproof recipe – it's a family favorite for a reason!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 214.9 kcal

Protein 4g

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Ingredients for Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cold shortening
¼ cup ice water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons milk

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How to Make Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts

Whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
Cut in 1 ½ cups cold shortening (vegetable shortening or lard) using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup ice water, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 2 tablespoons milk.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently form into 3 discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling out to your desired size.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

Fat

17g

Carbs

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation For Large Groups Pies And Tarts Desserts Crusts Pastry Dough 2 Dietary Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts?

Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts?

Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts has approximately 214.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts?

The key ingredients for Grandma's Awesome Pie Crusts are All Purpose Flour, Salt, Shortening, Water, Oil, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.