my mom’s flaky pie crust

  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 c
    Crisco shortening (or butter flavor shortening if you prefer)
  • 1/4 – 1/2 c
    cold milk, cream, or half n half
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    granulated sugar
  • Holes poked into the crust.
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    Dock the crust (poke holes in it with a fork, toothpick, or another utensil to make small steam-release holes) before baking. It usually bakes for about 25 minutes. If you are using it for a no-bake pie, add filling after baking and cooling. For crusts that bake with the filling, follow your recipe’s instructions.
    • 2 c
      all-purpose flour
    • 1 c
      Crisco shortening (or butter flavor shortening if you prefer)
    • 1/4 – 1/2 c
      cold milk, cream, or half n half
    • 1 tsp
      salt
    • 1 tsp
      granulated sugar
  • My Mom's Flaky Pie Crust baked.
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    Why not butter? Butter gives good flavor but makes crust hard and crunchy not light and flaky. Shortening really is the key. I’ve known people to combine both like 3/4 shortening to 1/4 butter, but I stick with mom’s success!