Recipe tried and true.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
We love an old-fashioned recipe and this pie crust is no exception. It’s easy to make. Once baked, the crust is a beautiful golden brown, and light and flaky. This makes the perfect base for any pie.
Ingredients For 100 year old pie crust recipe – dee dee’s
4 c all-purpose flour
1 3/4 c shortening (lard would have been used back in the day)
3 Tbsp sugar (if making a savory pie, use less)
2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 c ice water.
How To Make 100 year old pie crust recipe – dee dee’s
1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
2.In a small bowl, mix the egg with the water. Blend into the flour mixture.
3.Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use. NOTE: I form a balls and then pat them into a disk shape and wrap in plastic wrap.
