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Grandma's Secret Ingredient Pie Crust Recipe: The Flakiest Crust You'll Ever Make

Grandma’s Secret Ingredient Pie Crust

Grandma's Secret Ingredient Pie Crust Recipe: The Flakiest Crust You'll Ever Make
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cold shortening
  • 4 –8 tablespoons ice-cold water
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • pastry cutter or fork,
  • rolling pin, measuring tools,
  • Plastic wrap
  • Pie dish

Method
 

  1. Chill flour, shortening, and water.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, and salt.
  3. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix egg, vinegar, and cold water.
  5. Slowly add wet mixture to dry, mixing gently until dough forms.
  6. Divide dough into 2 disks. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out on floured surface. Use for any pie recipe as directed.