"Pie Crusts" Recipes

This is a delicious, fail-safe pie crust.

Submitted by Rosie M. INGREDIENTS 3 cups flour 1 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon vinegar 5 tablespoons water DIRECTIONS Blend flour, shortening, and salt with pastry blender. Beat egg, vinegar, and water with fork and mix with flour mixture. Makes enough for 5 single crusts. Unused portions may be […]

Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup Crisco 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup ice water 1/2 cup cold milk DIRECTIONS In large bowl combine flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Sift together until very smooth to roll out the dough. Mix […]

Another option to use as a base for your delicious desserts.

Keep the crumbs in your freezer & use for your favorite fruit pie.

Submitted by Lake Lady INGREDIENTS 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs 1/2 cup finely-chopped walnuts 1/4 cup softened butter DIRECTIONS Mix wafer crumbs, walnuts and butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate. Bake in preheated, 375 degree F oven about 7 minutes. Refrigerate until well chilled.

This Olive oil crust is a good match for quiche or pot pies.

Made with lard, this recipe can’t be beat for ease of rolling out