Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust

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This recipe has been handed down for over 80 years, I'm told. It makes the flakiest crust ever! Surprisingly, it is made with oil, not lard. This is a must-try.

Submitted by LaDonna Langwell
Updated on September 17, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 double pie crust
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 3 ½ tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Whisk flour with salt in a bowl; use a fork to stir in vegetable oil. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, before adding more water. Gather dough into a ball, divide in half, and roll out on a floured work surface.

To Use:

This can be pre-baked at 475 degrees F (240 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or you can simply press it into a pie pan, fill it, and cook it according to your recipe.

If you choose to pre-bake the crust, cover the edges with foil so they don't burn.

Cook’s Note

I've used it for quiches and double-crusted pies. Both worked!

57 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220 Calories
14g Fat
21g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 291mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 29mg 1%

* 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.