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Pie Crust Recipe with Cream of Tartar – My Grandmother’s Secret

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 double-crust pies or 4 single-crust pies 1x

Description

Pie Crust Recipe with Cream of Tartar delivers a flaky, tender crust crafted from simple pantry staples and a distinctive touch of cream of tartar. Using cold ingredients and Crisco shortening ensures incredible texture while a blend of egg, vinegar, and ice water binds the dough together. Prepared entirely by hand, this classic homemade crust is perfect for sweet or savory pies.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Crisco shortening
  • 4 to 8 tablespoons very cold water
  • 1 large egg, well beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions

  1. Chill all ingredients, including flour, bowl, and utensils, to ensure everything stays cold.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, and salt.
  3. Add Crisco shortening to the flour mixture. Using clean cold hands or a pastry cutter, cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate small bowl, mix very cold water (start with 4 tablespoons), the beaten egg, and vinegar together.
  5. Gradually incorporate the wet mixture into the flour mixture with your hands, adding more cold water as needed, just until dough comes together but is not sticky.
  6. Divide dough as needed, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
  7. Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface as needed for your pie recipe.

Notes

Butter can replace some or all of the Crisco for a richer flavor, though texture may differ. Substitute white vinegar with apple cider vinegar if preferred. Make the dough ahead and store wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. If the dough is crumbly, add water a teaspoon at a time. If sticky, sprinkle with flour. Overworking the dough can make it tough; minimize handling.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Pastry
  • Method: Hand Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of a double-crust pie
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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