Flakiest (And Easiest) Pie Crust

Alan in SW Florida's Note:

This is the flakiest, simplest pie pastry recipe I've come across. Make several batches at one time and freeze. TIP on pre-baking pie crusts: If your pie shell is to be baked without a filling, you must first prick the dough in the pan with a fork. If desired, place dry beans on top of the crust so that it bakes evenly. Place in a 450 degree oven and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool on a rack before filling. (NOTE: If you're using dry beans when baking the crust, remove them after 8 minutes baking and continue baking.)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 pie crust

Ingredients for 1 crust

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
• 3 tablespoons ice water

Directions:

1. In bowl of food processor, place flour, salt, and sugar; process once to combine all.
2. Chill shortening briefly - about 3 minutes in the freezer will do.
3. Break shortening into bits; distribute around steel blade in bowl.
4. Process with 7 on-off pulses, until shortening is broken into dry ingredients well.
5. Add ice water.
6. Process with 7 more on-off pulses, or until dough forms into a ball.
7. Roll out.
8. Proceed with pie recipe.
9. This recipe doubles well.

Reviews

[Chef #331430]

I was looking for a simple recipe for a pie crust for an apple pie. This one was on target because not only was it simple, the crust turned our perfect! I'll never buy reaqdy-made again. I added just a little extra water to get the consistecy I wanted, but otherwise...simply GREAT