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Crisco Pie Crust Recipe

Published: January 24, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 15 minutes Total Time: About 35 minutes Serves: 2 pie crusts Difficulty: Easy Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Crisco shortening
  • 1/4 cup ice water
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt
  2. Cut in Crisco shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
  3. In a small bowl, mix ice water, vinegar, and beaten egg
  4. Gradually add liquid mixture to flour mixture
  5. Mix until dough just comes together
  6. Divide dough in half and shape into disks
  7. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes
  8. Roll out dough on a floured surface
  9. Place in pie pan and trim edges
  10. For pre-baked crust, prick bottom with fork
  11. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes until golden brown

Special Notes

This Crisco pie crust recipe creates a flaky, tender crust that's perfect for any pie. The combination of shortening, vinegar, and egg creates a unique texture and flavor. The key is not to over-mix the dough to prevent it from becoming tough. You can customize this recipe by adding different spices or herbs. This crust is perfect for sweet or savory pies and can be made ahead and frozen for later use.

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