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How to Make Homemade Flaky Pie Crust – The Perfect Recipe for Any Pie
Learn how to make the perfect homemade flaky pie crust with this easy-to-follow recipe! Whether you’re baking a classic apple pie, savory quiche, or a creamy custard tart, this pie crust delivers a buttery, crisp texture that will elevate any filling. Made with simple ingredients and a few expert tips, you’ll achieve a deliciously flaky crust every time. Say goodbye to store-bought crusts and create the perfect base for your pies!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 – 9” Pie Crusts 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 C Flour
- 10 TBSP Cornstarch
- 1/2 C Crisco Shortening
- 4 TBSP Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 C cold butter
- 1/2 C Lard
Water Mixture
- 3/4 C Ice Cold Water
- 1 tsp White Vinegar
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt and mix with a whisk.
- Cut fats into small cubes and spread them into the flour.
- Using your clean hands or a pastry mixer, break up fats until they are about pea sized lumps.
- Next, mix water, white vinegar and egg in a small bowl with a fork until combined.
- Add water mixture to dry mixture little bits at a time. Mix with hands until combined to form a dough.
- Divide into 4 even sections and wrap in saran wrap and place in fridge until ready
- When ready roll out dough into the desired size for your pie.
- Will make 4 – 9″ pie crusts.
Notes
Pro-Tip: I put ice cubes into my water mixture to make sure it is super cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 0 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 1580
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 1264
- Fat: 100
- Saturated Fat: 50
- Unsaturated Fat: 44
- Trans Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 150
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 207
