Grandma's Crisco Pie Crust Recipe (Freeze Ahead)
Grandma's Crisco Pie Crust Recipe is a timeless classic that delivers a perfectly flaky and tender crust every time. Made with Crisco shortening, this recipe is easy to follow and ideal for both sweet and savory pies. Perfect for bringing a touch of nostalgia to your baking.
Ingredients
- 2.5 Cups of Cold Crisco vegetable shortening
- 5 Cups Flour
- 3 Teaspoons of Salt
- 1 Teaspoon of Vinegar
- 1 Egg
- Water
Instructions
- Add flour, salt and the 2 1/2 cups of cold crisco to a mixing bowl. Crack the egg into a measuring cup, add 1 teaspoon of vinegar and fill the cup to the one cup mark.
- Use a fork or pastry cutter to work the ingredients into a dough. Do not handle any more than possible. Your hands will heat the shortening in the dough and affect the crust.
- Once mixed, divide into 6 balls and at this point you can freeze them. Simply thaw to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 6mg