Quick & Easy Pie Crust Recipe w/ Bonus Easy Pumpkin Pie Video

Quick & Easy Pie Crust

There’s something magical about revisiting the past through the art of baking. In my kitchen, I still use a cherished family recipe that transcends time and tastes—Grandma’s 4-Ingredient Quick & Easy Pie Crust.

Quick & Easy Pie Crust Ingredients

In a world where elaborate recipes often steal the spotlight, Grandma’s pie crust beckons us to the basics. With just four ingredients—all-purpose flour, shortening, ice-cold water, and a pinch of salt—this recipe brings together a symphony of simplicity, proving that sometimes, less is truly more.

The Dance of Creation

The beauty of this recipe lies not only in the end result but in the process itself. Mixing flour and shortening, feeling the dough come together beneath your fingertips, and gradually adding the ice-cold water—it’s a dance that connects us to the heart of baking. Each step is a nod to the generations before us who found joy in the act of creating something delicious from scratch.

Tips for a Flaky Pie Crust

As we embark on this culinary journey, a few time-honored tips ensure success. Keeping the shortening cold for that perfect flakiness and resisting the urge to overwork the dough—these are the subtle nuances that elevate Grandma’s pie crust to a level of perfection.

Nostalgia Served on a Plate

Beyond the ingredients and the process, this recipe is a vessel for cherished memories. We’ll share stories of Grandma’s baking adventures, the laughter that echoed through the kitchen, and the warmth of family gatherings where pies were a centerpiece of love and tradition.

Baking Back in Time

In the spirit of passing down traditions, I invite you to recreate Grandma’s 4-Ingredient Pie Crust in your own kitchen. As you savor the flaky layers and share a slice with loved ones, may this simple yet profound experience become a cherished tradition in your household, weaving memories that stand the test of time.

Quick & Easy 4 Ingredient Pie Crust w/Bonus Pumpkin Pie Recipe in Video

Embark on a journey to the heart of baking with our cherished family recipe—Grandma's 4-Ingredient Pie Crust. In a world of complex recipes, this ode to simplicity brings us back to the basics, delivering a flaky and golden crust with just four humble ingredients. Join us as we share the magic and tradition baked into every bite.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: easy pie crust, easy pumpkin pie, pie crust, quick and easy pie crust, simple pie crust

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 3 tbsp shortening Heaping!
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the bowl and mix.
  • Roll out onto floured surfaced.
  • Gently fold the dough making sure that all ingredients are incorporated and dough is no longer sticky.
  • roll out the dough making sure it is large enough to fit your pie pan and ensuring the dough's thickness is the same throughout.
  • bake dough according to instructions for the pie you are going to make.