Grandma Fayes Pie Crust Recipes

GRANDMA'S SECRET PIE CRUST

Steps:

• In large bowl mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening with two butter knifes.
• In separate bowl, mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Drizzle wet mixture into dry mixture, cutting it in.
• Roll out dough, and fit into two 9 inch pie pans.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 12 minutes.

GRANDMA'S PERFECT PIE CRUST

Steps:

• In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening till pea-sized.
• Sprinkle water on one tablespoon at a time tossing with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix till all flour is moistened. Don't mix too much or the crust will be hard.
• Form into a ball and roll out on the floured surface. Turn and flour the dough a few times till it's the size you need.

RUTH'S GRANDMA'S PIE CRUST

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
• In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

GRANDMA FAYE'S PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Mix flour, shortening, sugar, and salt using a pastry cutter or knife until crumbly (not too much). Add 3 Tablespoons of the ice water. Toss lightly with a fork. Add rest of the water one Tablespoon at a time until dough is moistened. DO NOT ADD TOO MUCH WATER or dough will not be flaky. Split into two sections and press gently into two balls. Roll out and place in pie dishes. Recipe makes 2 9 inch pie shells or 1 pie crust with a top.