Grandma’s Pie Crust

If you love to bake, then you know how important it is to have a good, reliable, standby pie crust recipe.

A reliable crust recipe will make all of your other baking projects run so much more smoothly.

Grandma’s Pie Crust Recipe is a great crust to have on hand. If you can memorize this particular recipe and get it nailed down, all of your future baking endeavors will be much easier.

Plus, the flavor is seriously out of this world.

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Why I Love Grandma’s Pie Crust?

• Consistency- This crust always turns out great if you follow the directions carefully.
• Good for beginners- Even if you are new to baking, this crust will help build your confidence because it is easy and wonderful.
• Versatile- A great pie crust recipe will work for different types of dishes. This is why it is good to have this one nailed down as a standby pie crust.

Why Do You Put Egg In A Pie Crust?

The egg will help to add elasticity to the crust. This enables you to work with the crust without it crumbling or tearing apart.

Why Do You Put Water Instead of Milk In A Pie Crust?

In order to have a great pie crust you need a delicate balance of fat. Using water for moisture keeps the fat content of the crust at the right level. If you were to add milk, additional fat would be added in and would change the consistency and outcome of the crust.

How To Serve Grandma’s Pie Crust?

Grandma’s apple pie crust will be used to complete other types of dishes. How the crust is served will depend on the dish you are using it in.

Cooking Tips:

Follow the directions very carefully to get the best results.

Variations:

There should not be any variations to this pie crust. Creating a great pie crust is all about carefully following a tried and true recipe.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour
• Shortening cut into pieces
• Sugar
• Salt
• Water
• Egg

How to make Grandma’s Pie Crust:

Step 1. Combine the flour, shortening, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Adding the flour.

Adding the sugar.

Cut the ingredients together using the tines of a fork.

Step 2. Add the water and egg to the mixing bowl and beat on high until well combined.

Step 3. Place the dough into a bowl, cover, and chill for an hour.

Step 4. Remove the chilled dough and roll it out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into a circle large enough to fit your pie pan and line the pie pan with the crust.

Step 5. Cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil and pre-bake your crust for 30-40 minutes.

Step 6. Remove, let the crust cool to room temperature, add your filling, and bake as directed in your chosen pie recipe.

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How To Store Grandma’s Pie Crust?

You can store this crust in the fridge for later use.

How to Reheat Grandma’s Pie Crust?

How to reheat will depend on the dish that you used the pie crust for.

How Long Does Grandma’s Pie Crust Last In The Fridge?

You can store pie crust dough for later use up to 3 days in the fridge.

Can I Make Ahead Grandma’s Pie Crust?

Yes, you can certainly make this pie crust dough ahead to use with baking projects. You should only keep the dough in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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