{"id":50416,"date":"2023-11-01T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/01\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T10:30:00","slug":"grandmas-perfect-pie-crust-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/01\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandma&#8217;s Perfect Pie Crust &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piecrust11.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't want store-bought again!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piecrust11.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma\u2019s perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It\u2019s so foolproof, you won\u2019t use store-bought ever again!<\/p>\n<p>No matter the pie you want, this crust will make it shine. <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chocolate-pie\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-peach-pie\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">peach<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/apple-pie\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">apple <\/a>pies are some of my favorites on the blog. They\u2019re all insanely good, I highly recommend you put them in the Thanksgiving pie lineup this year!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"The top view of a pie crust. \" class=\"wp-image-233345\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't use store-bought ever again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1200x1800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1200x1800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"The top view of a pie crust. \" class=\"wp-image-233345\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't use store-bought ever again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1200x1800.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__inner\"><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader\u2019s Review<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__quote\">\n<p>\u201cThank you for posting Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust recipe! I have tried dozens of recipes but could never get the crust to stay together. It makes me happy to be able to make a good pie crust that not only stays together but tastes fantastic!!!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__quote --><\/p>\n<p>Ginger<\/p>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__citation --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-reader-review --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-super-easy-homemade-pie-crust-recipe\">Super Easy Homemade Pie Crust Recipe<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">My grandma knew how to make the best pies every year for Thanksgiving. Aside from the absolutely <em>divine<\/em> fillings, the crusts she made were always tender and flaky! Every year we would look forward to going to my Grandma\u2019s for Thanksgiving. She was the BEST cook. She raised 8 kids and had a home-cooked meal on the table for them each night. Everything she made was from scratch. Growing up, I remember staying a few weeks in the summer with her and she was always baking bread or a batch of peanut butter cookies. As soon as the warm bread came out of the oven she would slice it up and we would eat an entire loaf. You can find that recipe <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-bread\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here <\/a>and join in on the deliciousness!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">But really, the best part about Thanksgiving was her pies. You couldn\u2019t wait to finish the meal to have a slice of her <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cherry-pie\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">cherry pie<\/a>. In all honesty, I have yet to try a better pie. She would make them all herself and you couldn\u2019t get enough! Her crusts were tender and perfect. In my opinion the best! Sometimes making any kind of dough from scratch can seem intimidating, but today I am going to show you how easy it is! The crust comes together in just a matter of minutes and you probably already have all of the ingredients on hand. Trust me, it\u2019s going to enhance any pie you make! If any recipe is a staple, it\u2019s this one! I\u2019ve included a printable graphic to have on hand for all of your baking needs. Let\u2019s keep the tradition going!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Homemade pie crust recipe printable.\" class=\"wp-image-150203\" style=\"width:750px;height:500px\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't want storebought again!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pie-Crust-Printable-1000x667.png\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pie-Crust-Printable-1000x667.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pie-Crust-Printable-1000x667.png\" alt=\"Homemade pie crust recipe printable.\" class=\"wp-image-150203\" style=\"width:750px;height:500px\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't want storebought again!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Pie-Crust-Printable-1000x667.png\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-to-make-a-pie-crust-from-scratch\">Ingredients to Make a Pie Crust from Scratch<\/h2>\n<p>Simplicity is key! The best pies start out with a flaky, golden crust with no frills. This pie crust will bring your whole pie together with just pantry staples! Measurements can be found in the printable graphic or recipe card at the end of the post.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All-Purpose Flour<\/strong>: All-purpose flour works great for achieving a soft, flaky crust. It doesn\u2019t have a high protein content, so it will keep the structure nice and light. You can also use a low-protein pastry flour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>: You need a little salt to enhance the overall flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shortening<\/strong>: This is needed for fat content. You can also substitute it with butter, margarine, or even coconut oil!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cold Water<\/strong>: This is used to moisten the dough. Be sure to keep it cold! Cooler temperatures is the secret to a nice and flaky pie crust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"975\" alt=\"Using a pastry blender to cut ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-14996\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't want storebought again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1-320x480.jpg 320w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1.jpg\" alt=\"Using a pastry blender to cut ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-14996\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't want storebought again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1-320x480.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl1.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-the-perfect-pie-crust\">How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust<\/h2>\n<p>Making a solid pie crust isn\u2019t difficult at all. All you need is a little love and attention to detail! You\u2019re going to love it. It\u2019s better than anything you can get from the store!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Mix Dry Ingredients and Shortening<\/strong>: In a medium bowl, stir together flour and salt. With a pastry blender, cut in shortening till pea-sized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moisten: <\/strong>Next, we add some cold water. Sprinkle water on top one tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix until all flour is moistened. Don\u2019t mix too much or your crust will be hard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shape and Roll Out:<\/strong> Form into a ball and roll out on floured surface. Turn and flour dough a few times till its the size you need. It\u2019s now ready for all of your favorite fillings! If you are using this for a cream pie, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/how-to-blind-bake-a-pie-crust\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Blind Bake a Pie Crust<\/a> post on how to cook the crust first. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"975\" alt=\"Adding water to dough.\" class=\"wp-image-14997\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666;width:650px;height:auto\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't want storebought again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2-320x480.jpg 320w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2.jpg\" alt=\"Adding water to dough.\" class=\"wp-image-14997\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6666666666666666;width:650px;height:auto\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't want storebought again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2.jpg 650w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2-320x480.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piebowl2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips and Tricks<\/h3>\n<p>Making a pie crust from scratch is both tasty and impressive! Here are a few simple tips and tricks to make your crust bakery-worthy. You\u2019re going to love how it turns out!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use Chilled Ingredients:<\/strong> The secret to a flaky crust is to use refrigerated ingredients. Warm ingredients can make your dough tough and dense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Overmix<\/strong>: As with other homemade pastries, don\u2019t overwork your dough. It can cause gluten to develop and make your crust chewy and hard. You only want to mix your dough until it sticks together, and you can start shaping it into a ball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Water as You Go:<\/strong> Add too much water, and your dough might be hard to salvage. Add too little water, and it will be dry and crack. To avoid these extremes, add a little bit of water at a time and mix gently until you have reached your desired consistency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a Food Processor<\/strong>: Instead of using a pastry blender to cut ingredients together, you can pop your mixture in a food processor and blend for short intervals. Once it is blended smoothly, you can remove it and begin adding water to moisten it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adding Flavors<\/strong>: One tip that is often overlooked is that you can flavor your dough! Whether it be a hint of <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-pumpkin-pie-spice\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">pumpkin spice<\/a>, fresh herbs, lemon zest, vanilla, almond extract, or sugar and cocoa powder, it can really take your pie up a notch! You\u2019ve got a flavorful filling- why not add flavor to your crust, too?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Pie dough being rolled out with a wooden roller. \" class=\"wp-image-233346\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't use store-bought ever again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-1200x1800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-1200x1800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Pie dough being rolled out with a wooden roller. \" class=\"wp-image-233346\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't use store-bought ever again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-2-1200x1800.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make it Ahead of Time<\/h3>\n<p>You can easily store your pie crust and use it later if you\u2019re not ready to bake! It will be just as flaky and delicious as the day you prepared it!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In the Refrigerator<\/strong>: Wrap a ball of uncooked dough in plastic wrap and store it in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/rubbermaid-10pc-brilliance-leak-proof-food-storage-containers-with-airtight-lids\/-\/A-51097873#lnk=sametab\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airtight container<\/a>. It will stay good for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature before rolling out, or it may crack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In the Freezer: <\/strong>Pie crusts are great for freezing and using later. I recommend shaping your dough into a pie pan before freezing. This way, you don\u2019t need to thaw it, and it can go straight into the oven. If you\u2019ve frozen a ball of dough, allow it to thaw overnight and then come to room temperature before rolling out. Both shaped crusts and balls of dough need to be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap before freezing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A pie crust being put into a pan. \" class=\"wp-image-233348\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't use store-bought ever again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-1200x1800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-1200x1800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"A pie crust being put into a pan. \" class=\"wp-image-233348\" title=\"Tender, buttery, and easy-to-make, my Grandma's perfect pie crust is everything you need this Thanksgiving. It's so foolproof, you won't use store-bought ever again!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/perfect-pie-crust-1-1200x1800.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-related-posts cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-post-listing layout-4up-list\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2>More Homemade Baked Goods<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re familiar with making pie crust dough from scratch, you\u2019ll have to give some of my other recipes a try! It\u2019s a fun activity and leaves you with the most amazing breads and pastries! Warning: once you start making them from scratch, you\u2019ll never go back! The flavor is undeniable!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/piecrust11.jpg&amp;description=Grandma\u2019s Perfect Pie Crust\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"14994\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/grandmas-perfect-pie-crust\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: TRC - RECIPE SAVE - DT - INL --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<p><!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com :: Campaign Title: TRC - RECIPE SAVE - MB - INL --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/ OptinMonster --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-80824\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"80824\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-80824-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"80824\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-80824-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BMlCFW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">pastry blender<\/a> cut in shortening till pea-sized.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-80824-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Sprinkle water on one tablespoon at a time tossing with a fork. Push moistened dough to the side. Mix till all flour is moistened. Don&#8217;t mix too much or the crust will be hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-80824-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Form into a ball and roll out on the floured surface. Turn and flour the dough a few times till it&#8217;s the size you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Updated on November 1, 2023<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Originally Posted on October 10, 2015<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">To double the crust: <br \/>add 1 more cup flour<br \/>1 more 1\/2 t salt<br \/>Double the shortening <br \/>Double the cold water<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">147<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">73<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span 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