Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust

Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust

This recipe has been handed down for over 80 years, I'm told. It makes the flakiest crust ever! Surprisingly, it is made with oil, not lard. This is a must-try.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Calories
220 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Whisk flour with salt in a bowl; use a fork to stir in vegetable oil. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, before adding more water. Gather dough into a ball, divide in half, and roll out on a floured work surface.
Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust
Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust
Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust
Old Fashioned Flaky Pie Crust

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ tablespoons water

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