DESSERTS

Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

Name: Homemade Pie Crust Recipe
Prep time: 10 s
Total time: 10 s
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup vegetable shortening; 2 tablespoons cold water*

LIBBY'S®

Level

Easy

Prep

10 min

Servings

8 servings for 9-inch crust (4-cup volume)

Homemade Pie Crust Recipe is a no-fail recipe made easily with ingredients usually found in most kitchens. Be sure to use cold water and keep well-wrapped until ready to use.

KEY INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup vegetable shortening
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2 tablespoons cold water*

MAKE IT

Step 1

Combine flour and salt in medium bowl; cut in vegetable shortening with pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle with water; blend until mixture holds together. *Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.

Step 2

Shape dough into ball; place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Line pie plate with pastry. Turn edge under; crimp as desired.