How to make the perfect pie crust.
- Apr 29
- 1 min read
By Sarah McNeal-Weaver
Making a pie crust is easier than you might think.
I shared this recipe during the holidays and it was very popular.
Summer pies are equally delicious so we are making it again.
WHAT YOU NEED
1/2 cup shortening or butter
1 1/2 cups flour, plus 1/2 cup for surface
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 cup cold water
HOW TO MAKE IT
Start by adding flour and salt into a mixing bowl, blend with fork.
Add shortening or butter; cut with pastry blender until shortening is about pea-sized in form.
Add ice water (no ice) about 2 tablespoons at a time until dough is soft, not sticky.
Flour your hands and pull cold dough out into floured surface and roll into a circular shape, about ½-inch thick.
Use pie pan to measure width; transfer crust into pan and trim, mold and shape.
See video for tips on perfection and how to save a broken crust.
Freeze, bake or use depending on type of pie you are making.
Cream pies will call for a baked crust.
Fruit pies, pumpkin, buttermilk pies will need an uncooked shell.
Freeze if making in advance!
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