AUNT JENNIE'S PIE CRUST (WITH OIL)

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Legend has it that my Great Aunt Jennie used to make the best pies with oil. As I kid I'm not sure I taste tested them but she had a gift for baking. I just ran across her recipe for pie crust. I'll be making it soon, but in the mean time.... give it a try and please rate.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups unbleached flour
1/3 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Wesson Oil
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Mix together oil and milk.
  • Mix dry ingredients, whisk to combine.
  • Mix all ingredients well to form a soft dough.
  • Dampen table and put a strip of wax paper over the damp area.
  • Take 1/2 of dough and place another piece of waxed paper over the dough.
  • Roll to desired size and place in pie plate. Roll the second crust.
  • Add desired fruit filling, canned or fresh.
  • Top with second pie crust. Brush lightly with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Make a few small slits with a knife. Trim off excess dough. cover with foil to prevent burning.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 425°, remove foil.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 400° and bake 20 minutes longer, until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 986, Fat 57.1, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 663.1, Carbohydrate 103.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 14.2

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