Grandmas Very Easy Pie Crust Recipes

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RUTH'S GRANDMA'S PIE CRUST



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This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had.

Provided by barbara castodio

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
½ cup water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GRANDMA'S SECRET PIE CRUST



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The secret's out! A great basic pie crust recipe.

Provided by Felicia Bass

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoons water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 150.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRANDMA'S PERFECT PIE CRUST



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My grandma knew how to make the best pies every year for Thanksgiving. The crust is tender and flaky and so easy to make! You will never buy from the store again!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 Tablespoons cold water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 73 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE



Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie image

This is a very fun recipe to follow, because Grandma makes it sweet and simple. This pie is thickened with cornstarch and flour in addition to egg yolks, and contains no milk.

Provided by Emilie S.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups water
2 lemons, juiced and zested
2 tablespoons butter
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Lemon Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into baked pastry shell.
  • To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually, and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, sealing the edges at the crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

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