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
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.