The Original Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

There are culinary experiences that yield a product that tastes good. This pie crust will taste good, melt in your mouth. and humble the preparer and those enjoying it. It is offered for all to enjoy this delight. Try the recipe as written and check the claim.

These measurements will effect the optimal chemical changes for the ingredients in recipe.

The Ingredients

5 cups general-purpose flour

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp salt

½ tsp baking power

1 lb Crisco

¾ cup cold water

1 medium egg

2 tsp vinegar

Directions

1. Thoroughly mix the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2. Add the Crisco and work it in with your fingers or with pastry blender into lumps.

3. Pour in the cold water, add the vinegar and egg.

4. Knead the mixture until dough becomes a stiff mass - add droplets of more water if it is needed.

5. Knead and press into a disk.

6. Chill for one hour before using.

I use this recipe for my chicken pie, cherry pie and my sweet potato pie. It will make at least two 9-inch pie crust.

The extra dough can be frozen for six months without affecting the crust's taste or its flaky nature.