Extra Flaky, Never Fail Pie Crust – a delicious recipe with flour, salt, vegetable shortening, water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Sift and measure flour.
2
Sift again with salt.
3
(Again, this is important!!
4
Don't skip either sifting.)
5
Cut in Crisco until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6
Add water lightly, stirring with fork.
7
Add only enough water to make the dough cling together when pressed lightly.
8
Divide dough in half.
9
Roll with light strokes from center to outside edges (to make a circle) on lightly floured cloth or board.
10
Fit into pan by folding pastry and lowering it into pan.
11
Cut off edges, leaving a 1/2 inch overhang.
12
Turn under.
13
Pierce all over with fork.
14
Bake in hot oven at 450F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
15
Makes two ( 9-inch) shells or one two-crust pie.
218
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
46
g
Carbs
6
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1 tsp. salt, 3/4 cup Crisco vegetable shortening, 4 to 5 tbsp. water.
Yes, Extra Flaky, Never Fail Pie Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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