What is it about recipes from older generations that makes you feel closer to them? When I make pie crust I think of Dr. Pepper, Avon, and Grandma Ann's cackle. She had the best cackle.
This is the only pie crust I use. It's easy to make and freezes well. I don't know how long you are allowed to freeze it, but I will be honest and say I've used one that was in the freezer for at least a year. At least. Apparently I need to make pie more.
Grandma Ann's Pie Crust
You will need:
4 c. flour
1&1/2 tsp salt
1tablespoon sugar
1&3/4 c. Shortening or butter
1/2 c. Cold water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 egg or egg substitute
Mix the first three ingredients together. Cut in butter or shortening (I no longer use shortnening #1 because it is made from soy and I'm allergic and #2 I read Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food and #3 Butter is better). Mix last three ingredients together in a separate bowl and add to flour mixture. Mix well.
Divide into 4 balls.
Wrap individually.
Do yourself a favor and label them and then freeze. Unless you need them right away, of course.
When I plan to use the dough I pull it out the night before and let it thaw. I'll be posting a dinner recipe in the next few weeks that will use this crust.
Do you have many recipes from older relatives? Does making them stir up fun memories?
Enjoy!
2 comments:
You know, I found this EXACT recipe in the Better Homes and Garden's cook book. :) Funny how I always assumed it was HER recipe because that's what we call it. Also, I make my "balls" of dough flat.. do you leave yours in ball form? Just a wonder.
I knew it wasn't an original, but I didn't know where she got it. I leave them in ball form
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