Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

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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.

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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.

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.

NOTE: To make two crusts, double all ingredients, follow procedure above, and divide dough in half.

*Add 1 additional tablespoon water as needed.

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great crust

David Velke from

We loved this crust
Scratch Pie Crust

Cheryl Sess from Atlanta, GA

The recipe is a rather simple one. I wish she had shown how to make the fancy edges. My pies taste delicious using this recipe.
Easy As Pie

Ramona Wysong from Barlow

This gave me confidence to start making my own pie crusts. I did it and it turned out. For the first time in over 30 years I can now make truly homemade pies. Thank you.
homemade pie crust

velma williams from smithville , MS

It really helped me to make a flaky crust pie crust. The lady that guided me step by step was wonderful. I would review it to refresh my memory.
Best ever pie crust!

Kate Cotten from Raleigh, NC

This makes a great pie crust! I'm not a big pie crust fan, and loved it. My husband says its the best he's ever had!
good recipe, but amt too small

valerie bryce from tigard, OR

I made this crust and it came out well, flaky and tasty, but I barely had enough to fill the pie pan (9.5"). I would have liked to have more available on the sides for fluting. 1/3 more would have been perfect. I know how to double the recipe, but not sure how to add 1/3rd.
What I was doing wrong .

Sadie Gambino from Bronx, NY

To the point not hard to make at all . The step by step video show me . what I was doing wrong to make a pie crust.
TO DIE FOR!!!

Steffi Dudrey from Cedar Rapids, IA

I just baked my FIRST homemade pie with this pie crust recipe!!! Absolutely amazing!! I used butter flavored crisco sticks....turned out fabulous!
easy pie crust

TAMMY WILLIAMS from Nebo, NC

This is such an easy recipe that my granddaughter can even make this one.
Yummy

Marcy Chernow from Ubly, MI

I have tried so many pie crust recipes and they were not very good. This recipe is the bom, I will use this recipe from now on. EXCELLENT
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marilyn vancamp from Waterford, MI

I have been making my own pie crust as long as I have been making pies[a long time!]. After watching the video, I can't imagine anyone being afraid of trying it. Good easy to follow directions!
excellent

Nancy Rosales from Maywood, CA

thanks 4 this recipe its really easy 2 make...
Homemade Pie Crust

Paula Goodwin from LAS VEGAS, NV

This is the easiest recipe that I found with basic ingredients. I made it with half milk and half water for a finer texture. This recipe is a keeper for me.
Homemade pie crust recipe

Julie Yohnk from CORNELL, WI

WOW - This makes a wonderful crust. It is easy to make.
GREAT CRUST

Lori Higgins from PORTAGE, IN

VERY FLAKY AND EASY, MUST MAKE
excellent

Svetlana Velichko from ANTELOPE, CA

Its a great recipe, I really loved the crust. Its very simple, fast, and good. My husband loved it.
Homeade pie Crust Recipe

Michelle Garcia from THORNTON, CO

This recipe makes the flakiest crust ever. My family thought it was store bought. Thanks
Making a Pie Crust

Dorothy Summers from READING, PA

I think the video is very excellent. Didn't know how to make a pie crust, but now I will be able to try making one with success Thank You.
pie crust

Stacie Beilfuss from CROWN POINT, IN

I've been baking pies for years, but never thought to roll out the dough between wax paper! That was the best tip of all. I finally had a dough that didn't fall apart when I tried to put it in the pie plate!
Perfect Crust

Cindy DeTroia from Smithfield, RI

I made this crust for Thanksgiving. Excellent, very easy and tender. Perfect for the pumpkin pie
Homemade Pie Crust

Linda Hughes from San Pedro, CA

Instead of using the plain shortening use the butter flavored crisco and use 1/2 water and 1/2 7-up for a much more flaker crust I have used this receipe for more than 30 years and always get great review from family memember and guest
good pie yummm

angela munger from mattawa, ON

everyone like pies and with this easy recipie u can make ur pie and eat it to
success

nathaniel castro from pleasent grove, UT

this was a really good recipe. it doesnt have alot of fat in it. the one i used took one and a half cups of fat for two pie crusts. use a milk and water mixture for the icewater. it really makes a difference.
Nice and Easy

Sara Sperlazzo from ASHLEY, PA

This recipe was easy to follow and made a great-tasting pie crust without a lot of mess or effort.
Pumpkin Pie Crust

Debbie Todd from NEW STANTON, PA

This was good but if you want EXCELLENT... instead of WATER use a "secret" ingredient...MILK it does make a difference!
Homemade Pie Crust

Melissa Rouse from Albertson, NC

This was my first time ever making a pie crust. It was very simple. I did use more water though. The best thing was, it was delicious. Thank you. I will definitely use this recipe again.
I like a good crust

Lisa Davis from LEMOORE, CA

I enjoyed the easy recipe but I cheated. I like a thick crust and doubled my recipe for my apple pie. The crust came out extra fluffy and flaky and golden. I ate half the pie myself!
Homemade Pie Crust

Angela Lynn Hovey from DES MOINES, IA

the pie crust was easier to make than i thought it would be and was my first attempt to make a homemade pie crust it was good.
Great pie crust

cindy jenifer from Surprise, AZ

wow this was a great recipe for a pie crust, its simple and easy.
So Easy

andrea starling from fontana, CA

I never knew how easy it was to make your own crust. I will never waste my money on ready made crust ever again.
Average Turnout

Reyna MacMillan from Peoria, IL

I have done various recipes for pie crusts and have gotten mixed results. I made sure to watch the video and I loved the tip of using floured wax paper -- that was really helpful. But, I am unsure if there was enough dough -- I rolled it and rolled it. Another thing...I am unsure if it had enough flavour. I am going to keep looking for another recipe...you win some and you lose some.
The Best Ever Pie Crust

Roberta Moats from Kensington, OH

This pie crust is the best tasting and the easiest you'll ever use. I always used my moms recipe and then I found this one it's better then mom's old one. It's easier to make and it tastes better too.
Homemade pie crust

ANGELINA ROGERS from AKRON, OH

Thanks for such an easy pie crust recipe. I've been using this recipe for all my pies. I just finished making "extra" crusts for my Thanksgiving pies, that I know I will be perfect. They bake up beautifully, and taste great no matter the filling.............
Very helpful

Elizabeth Eckley from SEBRING, OH

It did not turn out like Mom's or Grandma's but I think after a few practices I will get to be better. This was a good recipe and it turned out great... but not as great as theirs.
Pie Crust

Becky Crittenden from Siloam Springs, AR

Very easy to make, no more trips to the store when I want to make a pie! THANK YOU!
Pie Crust Recipe

rhonda schnacky from red lake falls, MN

This recipe has been a standard for me for many years. Now I have switched the all purpose flour for whole wheat pastry flour and added a teaspoon more of water. It still tastes great but is a bit better for you.
Homemade pie crust

Ann Niemeyer from Fort Dodge, IA

Every time I tried to make a pie crust it was either to thick and fell apart. I always had a hard time getting the crust to be flaky. This is easy to make and you do not have to keep taking the time and expense to go out and buy pie crusts now. This is easy to make and anyone can do it. I did.
Quick and Simple!

Rita Korkounian from NORTH HILLS, CA

This was just the perfect pie crust for my apple pie. It was light and flaky!
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Kathy Chlapecka from TINLEY PARK, IL

I always make pie crust from scratch. This recipe is so easy and fool-proof. I also use the leftover scraps to make cookies sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Very fattening, but worth every calorie.
Perfect Homemade Pie Crust Recipe!

LOUANN SMITH from Plano, TX

Easy to follow recipe with wonderful proud results! Tastes and looks better than any store bought pie crust! Thank you Nestle!
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tricia olson from CENTRALIA, WA

This is a fast and easy recipe. I having been making this for years; since my mom showed me how. the only difference in this recipe and what I do is that I chill the shortening and use ice water. makes the dough flakier.
Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

LINDA IMMERFALL from MARSHFIELD, WI

This was the easiest crust i have ever made, and tastes very good also!
easyyyyyyyyyyyyy

kathy simmons from moncks corner, SC

thanks so much. this is so easy. i am tired of buying these in a store. thanks again
homemade recipe good

Mary Jones from LEVEL PLAINS, AL

This pie crust was great and easy to use. It tasted great.
great tasting crust

Aimee Hoffmann from SAN MARCOS, CA

This crust recipe is easy and tastes great.. love all the recipes on this site.
Butter makes it better

Kelly Jones from Honolulu, HI

The texture of this pie crust was pretty good, but the shortening does nothing for the flavor. Using 1/2 cup of butter instead of the shortening gives it a better taste, and adding a tablespoon of sugar or so helps to give it a nicer brown color.
flaky pie crust

Marcile Griffin from DAYTON, OH

My grandma and mother always used this recipe and now so do I. Pie crust takes a little patience and this recipe is easy to use. Even the leftover scraps cut, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and baked are nice and flaky.
thank you

Jennifer Beck from International Falls , MN

I haven't made a pie crust in 21yrs, first one I made as a new bride was a disaster(he laughed , hurt my feelings)and I never attempted again (till now) AMEN
Homemade Pie Crust

Linda Garvey from SILVER SPRING, MD

I was given this recipe from my great grand mother which gave it to my mother. It is the best pie recipe I have ever found.
Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

RITA Dyer from Ashland, KY

I also found this recipe easy to make and added a little sugar for taste, but had a problem with it breaking up. I will definitely try it again.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 8 servings for 9-inch crust (4-cup volume)

Calories: 130
Calories from Fat: 70
Total Fat: 8g (13% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 2g (10% of DV)
Cholesterol: 0mg (0% of DV)
Sodium: 150mg (6% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 12g (4% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 0g (0% of DV)
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 2g
Vitamin A: 0% of DV
Vitamin C: 0% of DV
Calcium: 0% of DV
Iron: 4% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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