Mom's Famous Pie Crust Recipe

So while spending some time with my Mom at GMa Kiser's ranch, I had her teach me how to make her pie crust. So here is the recipe:

This much flour
a little salt
a little sugar
and some shortening

Mix together until it resembles dirt that is ready to plant, or in otherwords so that when it is squeezed in your hand it holds its shape, but falls apart when pressed.

Then add cold water. Start with 3 Tbsp (though my mom didn't measure it and it didn't look like 3 Tbsp) and then slowly add more water till it comes together and holds its shape. This will actually be a very small amount of water and will look like you haven't put in enough, but will come together as you massage it.

This makes one pie crust.

This is my rough guess as to how much Mom actually used.

1-1⅓ cup sifted flour
½ - ⅔ cup shortening
1 t sugar
¼ t of salt
Mix the above together then slowly add cold water, approximately 3 tbsp, but be careful that you do not put in too much.

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Re: Mom's Famous Pie Crust Recipe

I am impressed..not only by the blog, but also the culinary skills. You are no longer lazy

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