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How to Make a Flakey Pie Crust - Easily!

Yes, I know there are ready made pie crusts in the frozen section at the store, but they really are bland and doughy.  A flaky crust is easy to make, just follow these simple, illustrated instructions!

 

Directions for Making a Flakey Pie Crust - Easily!

Ingredients and Equipment

  • 1.5 cups flour - plain flour, not self-rising.  I use whole wheat flour, fresh ground at the store while I wait.
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening - I use Crisco, just as my grandmother did.
  • 1/3 cup cold water

Recipe and Directions

Step 1 - Mix the ingredients

Mix the flour and shortening first.

 

 

 

Step 2 - Mix and add water as needed

then sprinkle in the water, just enough to make a good dough consistency.

Step 3 - Roll out the dough

I use a pie crust bag (a circular plastic bag that zips up around the edge, but two pieces of waxed paper will work).

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Roll it out to an even thickness, and just an inch or two wider than your pie pan.  My crusts are about 1/8 inch thick.

 

 

Step 4 - Put in the pie pan and shape!

Place the dough into the pie pan.  Don't worry if it breaks.  You can easily fix that.

Press the dough into the pan, seal any broken areas, and shape the top edge in any pattern you like; just for appearance's sake.

 

It's now read for you to add the pie ingredients and pop in the oven!

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