Ruth's Grandma's Pie Crust

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This recipe is over 100 years old. My sister-in-law's grandmother said it was a no-fail recipe. It's the best I ever had.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
4 crusts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ¾ cups shortening

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup water

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.

  2. In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

163 Calories
12g Fat
13g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 163
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 19mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.