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Flaky and Delicious 200 Year Old Pie Crust, a timeless recipe for baking perfection.

200 Year Old Pie Crust Recipe

Dive into the culinary heritage with the 200 Year Old Pie Crust Recipe, a flaky delight handed down through generations. Revel in the simplicity of this classic pie crust that brings a golden touch to your favorite fillings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pie Crust, Traditional
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups Shortening
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 Egg (large)
  • 1/2 cup Ice water

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, shortening, sugar, and salt using a pastry cutter to blend until crumbly.
  • Beat the egg with ice water in a separate bowl, then gradually incorporate into the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Form the dough into a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, approximately 30 minutes.

Notes

This historical pie crust recipe is perfect for a wide range of fillings from sweet to savory, keeping tradition alive in your kitchen. Serve your pies with love and cherish the taste of heritage baked into each slice.
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