I got this from my mother. She has used it for as long as she has been baking. It is very easy to make and tastes wonderful. I use heaping tablespoons of shortening because I like a very short crust.
Author: Jamie Lowe
I used to be challenged by pie crusts. After 27 plus years of experimenting, this is the MOST successful recipe that I have developed. If using salted butter, reduce salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
Author: CAROLEALANA
Is it your turn to make pie for the team? This makes more dough than you can shake a rolling pin at.
Author: rhonda
A basic dough for making pies at home quickly and easily. This recipe uses only 5 ingredients.
Author: rosa1912
Makes one single piecrust. 429 calories (single 8" piecrust). Double recipe for double-crust pie.
Author: Ruth
Flour, butter, salt, and water are all you need to create this delicious dough.
Author: MrsWheelbarrow
This dough is a little difficult to work with, but it's worth the effort. A quality potato-based vodka eliminates any after taste in the finished pastry. It bakes up into absolutely the best-tasting pastry...
Author: Mike Zenk
This simple chocolate crust can be used for all your favorite dessert pies.
Author: Loves2Bake
This is an old pie crust recipe, made with egg and vinegar, along with the usual ingredients.
Author: Marie
Tastes just like a traditional pie crust without the gluten. Celiac friendly! Use in recipes that call for a graham cracker crust or shortbread crust. Perfect for any tropical pies.
Author: XCVIII
Full of fiber, this is an alternative to shop-bought white tart crust that is great for savory fillings.
Author: Lean Cuisine
This simple recipe for Italian sweet dough is used for torte, crostate, or even plain for cookies. It has a bit of baking powder which makes it light and fluffy. Italians love their lemon zest and it really...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
Add a new dimension to pie dough by adding cream cheese.
Author: MrsWheelbarrow
This spicy, crunchy crust is enhanced by cinnamon graham crackers and made crispier by egg yolk.
Author: Jackie Smith
Crispy paleo baked pie crust for use with any filling. Simple ingredients for a simple pie. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and peanut-free (does have almonds).
Author: Carson Crochet
Make sure the lid is on tight before starting to shake! This recipe saves on cleaning utensils and hands.
Author: Esther Kenagy
Try this healthy 'grapey' pie crust! This recipe is made in a food processor. Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes in France, Italy and Switzerland. You can find this oil at most gourmet...
Author: KARRI
A great big crust that holds up very well to a large ice cream pie. Top with favorite ice cream and lots of gooey toppings.
Author: Terri Lutz
This pie dough recipe makes 4 single crusts. The shortening, eggs and water are mixed first, and the flour mixed in last.
Author: Norma Baker