PERFECT PIE CRUST RECIPE for ONE CRUST and TWO CRUST PIES! ❤

This is a perfect pie crust recipe, I make many different pastries and pies with it, I hope you get to try it, it'll never let you down.
INGREDIENTS FOR DOUBLE CRUST
2 C.plus 1 Tbsp All purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 C. shortening
7- 7 1/2 Tbsp icy cold water
INGREDIENTS FOR ONE CRUST
1 C.plus 1 TBSP All purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 C. shortening
4-4 1/2 Tbsp icy cold water
DISCLAIMER
DO NOT EAT OR SERVE THIS DISH TO ANYONE WHO IS OR MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO ANY INGREDIENT IN THIS DISH.

[@Hummingbirds2023]

This is how my Grandmother always made hers, she never bought real butter only Oleo, (margarine). But always used Crisco Shortening for her pie dough and frying her Chicken. My Grandmother was a young wife during the depression so she did things the old way which I admired, she ALWAYS used canned milk in her coffee too. She bought milk in cartons, but never broke the habit of canned milk use. Oh how I loved her. She was an angel on earth all her life. Her name was Irene. 🙏💓💓💓💓

[@dragosisters8548]

As with EVERYTHING you do, this tutorial is absolutely, hands down...the BEST!!! I just can't thank you enough for all of your amazing recipes. My family has come very excited when it comes to Rachel Cooks with Love night; we have them often and we have never had anything that wasn't just out of this world. I know you work hard doing all of these Tutorials but please know that you have and continue to help so many people! Thanks again

[@nancyhowell7735]

My grandmother’s recipe was nearly identical to this one. She put her shortening, usually lard, in one tablespoon at a time then used the pastry cutter. When it was time for the ice water, she also did that a tablespoon at a time and continued to use the cutter until all the water was in then switched to a fork. For the holidays, I may need 15 or so crusts. Around the beginning of November, I measure out all the ingredients and put flour, salt, and shortening in a small Zip-lock bag, one bag for each crust. It then goes into the freezer. When it’s time to make pies, I remove the crusts and finish them in the food processor adding the ice water through the chute. Back into the bag and the fridge until I’m ready to roll it out. My grandmother believed the less your warm hands cam in contact with the crust, the flakier and more tender it would be. What would we have done without our grandmothers?

[@MargaretCutt-um8iq]

lard makes amazing pie crusts.

[@carolables2968]

You are correct. My grandmother always used lard. It is definitely a cut above Crisco​@@MargaretCutt-um8iq

[@elsiebaxter8094]

So, you use lard INSTEAD of shortening? Ty

[@barbaratrubenbach115]

I 'm going to make your pie crusts.I see what I did wrong. That trick with the measuring cup for the Crisco, I have always done that with honey but never Crisco. Thank you for the wonderful tips. When I watch you, you take me back to being with my Grandmother who taught me the love of baking, canning. She died when I was 10, but she gave me so many of her basic ways of cooking. Thank you for everything.

[@sheilahtaylor3005]

Thank you Rachel, good recipe and GREAT tip on oiling the cup b4 adding Crisco 👏🏿

[@cindiarmington1626]

I'm glad to know this too. So EZ

[@sandrastitt527]

I agree

[@skgillman29]

I use this hack for anything sticky or hard to remove, such as peanut butter, honey, and Crisco/lard 😊

[@loenearbuckle6604]

Rachel, you are such a joy! You LOVE what you do and it is fun to learn from you. Keep inspiring us. We have lost the art of home cooking !

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yes, I love what I do my friend, thank you so much for your sweet words, I appreciate your support of my channel. ❤️

[@loenearbuckle6604]

Do you have a biscuit recipe?

[@carolineedwards4709]

It's good to see pastry made by hand the old-fashioned way.🌺

[@Jo-ku7uk]

I tried your pie crust recipe this morning. Perfect it's a keeper. I made appie pies in the air fryer this morning. Delicious!

[@sandrastitt527]

Apple pies in an air fryer ? Really ?😊cool

[@debk5325]

Rachel, two yrs later and you are bigger and better than I could have imagined. Rachel I love your recipes. I have cooked things I never dreamed I would have been able to. Thank you for helping me cook out side the box.

[@nanettemacy9376]

My grandma always used shortening and had a very flaky crust most people use butter. It's not the same. Thanks for the recipe. I'm sure her's was probably the same. Im going to use this recipe. Love your recipes

[@mariannesouza8326]

Yeah, I tried using all butter 🧈 recently, but I didn’t get the flakiness I get with shortening. 🥧 As they say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” 😀

[@lindacoleman4191]

Ok I was about to ask if I could substitute the shortening lol

[@elgenacovington4753]

I will use this

[@user-xo9dr1dg6f]

Rachel, You give all good tips and trick to be successful with your recipes. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@desireeprice7894]

Appreciated your meticulous explanations as to “why” … especially around the ice 🧊water distribution 🥧👊🏼👩🏻‍🍳

[@sandrazepeda5062]

Hi Rachel, I have some green apples that I need to use, so I will be trying your pie crust recipe 😊 you made it look easy. Thanks for taking the time to share. 😊

[@sylviaenriquez1813]

I made a pumpkin pie for my husband using your receipe. He loved the crust. Love watching you cook and I also love your collection of aprons and bake ware. Looking forward to using more of your receipes. Thank you.

[@debk5325]

I tried your pie crust tonight and it was a hit at my house. Wonderful instructions. Thank you

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yayy!! This dough is always perfect, so happy to know that it was a success for you my friend, and thank you for your comment. ❤

[@janiebedolla2542]

Hi Rachel Just finished making the crust for your apple enpanadas, Made the filling just like you said Came out amazing! ❤ Thanks Rachel and Ron

[@richieandchristinatafoya3636]

Thank you for all your recipes. You make everything so much more peaceful to make. I'm really enjoying cooking and baking more these days. Thank you for getting me back with cooking with love.

[@porky8533]

I like all your recipes they are delicious, but I'm a disabled man and takes me awhile. So I bin wanting to make a chicken pot pie, and I know this pie crust is going help me out. Thanks Rachel

[@luciagonzalez4899]

I cant get enough of your awesome recipes, Rachel!!

[@nadurkee46]

You make it look so easy, I like the relaxed manner of your instructions.

[@Yo-fm6fj]

Genius idea for getting the shortening out. Im so addicted to your videos. Your recipes are so much like my grandmas. And very similar to my own by watching others. Because of you, I'm back to making homemade tortillas.

[@cjcua7928]

I totally enjoy watching your tutorials. Never tried making pie crust and looked so easy watching. Thank you!

[@terryKessler42719]

My mother never wanted to really share her recipe for her pie crusts. And I must admit she made outstanding pie crusts. My daughter makes her pie crusts from the recipe on the label of the Crisco can. I’ve been known to use the recipe on the Crisco can also. But I’ve also been known to buy already made pie crusts. Tomorrow I’m going to make your recipe for pie crusts. I want to be known for my outstanding pie crusts. I’ll edit this comment after I make my pie crusts in the morning.

[@richardvtagle]

Yes ma'am this is a really great dough. This is quite like the pastry crust I make. Can hardly wait to give these a hand pies a whirl. May you and your Ron have just splendid rest of your week dear amiga. Bet you're busy getting ready for the ride down to Texas. Hopefully it won't seem too stressful for you on the road.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Thank you my friend, this is my all time dough, it works for so many goodies, we're taking it one day at a time, just started putting a couple of things together, I never enjoy the drive, it's soooo long, the weather should be nice this week, but nights are cold...take care my friend and thank you.🐈🐾❤

[@wayneclu91]

Good video I made chicken pot pie yesterday and my pie crust was a little thick plus the filling was also on the dry side bummers I think had I made the crust a little thinner it would not of suck up my combo cream of chicken soup + 1 can of chicken stock. . I will try again but here is a the total recipe for mock Marie Calendar pot pie 2 pie crusts. 1 can cream of chicken soup. + 1 can of of chicken stock 1 package of Mix veggie + 1/2 cup of pearl onions or 1/2 cup of grilled onions. 1to 2 cups of cubed cooked chicken breasts. 1 9in glass pie pan. add seasonings to taste black pepper, Salt? or use NO-Salt , Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 min or until top crust is light golden brown. Once again me thinks a thinner crust would of made for a better pie :)

[@tanyab7446]

Thank you Rachel... I need 3 pie crust 2mrw.... And u save the day... Happy mother's day..

[@lucychalmers7680]

WoW. I’ve been a baker but I DON’t DO PIES 〰 because my crust never comes out correct. So I used this recipe and instructions and viola perfect. Thank you

[@johnking2031]

Hi Rachel, I love your channel. I'm a Chef and I still learn many things from your videos. I just wanted to share with you a tip I saw on another channel, when making 2 pie crusts divide them into 2/3 and 1/3 that way you have a bigger piece for the bottom and smaller for the top because you need a bigger piece for the bottom because the sides angle out. Keep up the good work.

[@localsotano2448]

GREAT tip!!! THANK YOU!

[@donnabolton1870]

Your videos are so easy to follow! Thank you so much for sharing your baking /cooking expertise. Very much appreciated.

[@williamgarcia1875]

Your the best teacher in your kitchen. I luv to listen to your recipes. I’ll be making this pie crust. I’ve tried before and failed . For some reason when I roll it out it cracks and falls apart. So will see how it comes out. Thanks again for all you do. ❤

[@user-ny5jh2nw6c]

You make it look so easy to make.

[@arlenevillareal2292]

I made this crust recipe today wow this recipe is Terrific. I fried individual little pies filled with pineapple filling OMG they were beyond DELICIOUS. This crust fried perfectly flaky. Thank you

[@terryKessler42719]

I call my kitchen my test kitchen and I’m trying all manner of recipes. Lately I’ve been adding an egg to my ice water. It makes a very flaky crust. But I don’t want to vary too much from my original recipe. I’ve also added a tsp. of baking powder to my flour. As I said, this is my test kitchen. My son went to a 4th of July BBQ at the beach last weekend and he took one of my blueberry pies. The women were asking him if I made my own crusts from scratch and how I made them so flaky. He said all he knew was everything had to be icy cold. I even kept my flour in the fridge until I was ready to mix it all up. Several of them asked for my recipe, but honestly I don’t have a recipe. I do use the crisco sticks and they’re so easy to measure. I haven’t used the canned crisco since the sticks came out. I love working the dough with my hands. My mother kept her crust recipe to herself, so I’ve had to improvise over the years. My cousin asked me for my recipe since her mother, my mother’s sister, didn’t share her crust recipe either. What’s wrong with the mothers who didn’t share their recipes?

[@maxinelong1538]

You make it look so easy and a big thank you for explaining why you are doing this step. I will certainly try this for my apple pie!

[@marvelinosoriohewlett7207]

Another great videos. Now I’m going to try the apple empanadas with this crust. I have a question, can this pie crust dough be frozen or stored another way.

[@courageousspirit3586]

You are a wonderful cook and a joy to learn from! I keep all of your recipes for my meals. Thank you so much for all your hard work in the effort to teach others. Its never to late to learn to cook.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

You're right, it's never to late my friend, thank you so much. ❤️

[@sheliahampton925]

You make your pie crust jest like my mom.. except she doesn’t use it recipe so your recipe is wonderful. Thank you! I enjoy your cooking show I’ve seen quite a few of them and have enjoyed them all. I’ll keep watching! Again thank you!

[@Angelica-wo3wt]

Me gustó mucho la explicación ....me pondré a practicar la receta. Gracias y salud para sus manos. ❤

[@dondooley4946]

Love your pie dough recipe

[@francesfischle6970]

Great video! Now you just need to finish up with when it can be rolled out (does it need to be refrigerated first?), and maybe tips for filling it out! Thank you! I'm going to try it now!😉

[@carolannpartridge6263]

Did you find out if you need to refrigerate first? I want to make this, but I'm not sure either.

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

A neighbour taught me this recipie and way to make as you do .making sone this weekend my pie crust has been amazing ever sence .

[@daysail61]

You are so great I just love you for showing so many awesome thing❤

[@kathyprettyman3]

I love to cook and make all sorts of food and treats, but of all the dishes I make, I make terrible, tough pastry. Not sure what I do wrong. I am going to try your method and tips. I love that you cook with love! I do too!

[@susielookforward3647]

I love your videos on all the food you cook. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariacarriaga5644]

I am going to try this crust for my sweet potato pie ,thank you Rachel

[@honey55379]

This was perfect just like you said!! Thank you for sharing.

[@user-eq6gn3hr9m]

Rachel I love the way you explain your recipes , I learn so much from you, we never get to old to learn. !!

[@deborahjordan9688]

Love this looks so easy thank you for sharing you are a great teacher 😊

[@suziescrapbook3574]

Can’t wait to try this.

[@rachelcookswithlove]

Yes!! It's so easy and will always be perfect. Thank you so much for your comment. ❤

[@Hadassah28]

I love your videos. You are really very pleasant to learn from. Thank you.

[@Chikos68]

Hi Rachel, I’ve made your chili, cornbread, used your meatloaf tips, learned about you through my dad (he’s 75) and enjoy watching your videos with my mother in law, who’s been cooking longer than I’ve been alive (I’m 54). I really want to make pineapple pie for my husband who grew up eating it. Can you show us how YOU would make pineapple pie? Forgive me if you already have a video, I could only locate the pineapple/ blueberry. Thank you thank you thank you❤

[@pennybunch9272]

I have been looking for a crust recipe for ever lol. I wanted to say you remind my son and myself of my sons great Aunt Lou. So count yourself as part of our family. Thank you for your recipes and for being so sweet Tell your Ron he is included

[@frankstrausbaugh9832]

You are THE BEST demonstrator of recipes! Thank you for being such a great teacher.

[@bettyandrews3136]

I am very excited to try your double pie crust recipe for I’m always having to buy pie pastry now I can make it myself thank you so much

[@charlottegould1205]

Love your recipes and the way you explain the cooking process. I will try the pie crust recipe with pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving gathering. Thank you.

[@mariawall2531]

Absolutely love how you cook AND TEACH to cook. LOVE 💕 your mexican dishes.

[@johanna1584]

Thank you so much for being a detailed chef.i like a lot of your recipes.

[@1362ms]

Thank you so much for these unbelievably awesome pie crust recipes. With your help I’m becoming a pretty good cook,thanks!

[@roselafosse4785]

Now I see why my crust. often turned out tough! Thank you, Rachel, for being such a help.

[@igz723]

Love your recipes and cooking . . . from the Philippines

[@louisianalulluvaakwe5579]

This is good. The only thing is that I would probably substitute the shortening for something more healthier that wouldn't clog the arteries but this is GREAT. Thanks

[@RB-jb9kk]

I just love how you cook and how do you give instructions. You make it so sound easy and understandable.💝💝

[@lindawatson8795]

Just a perfect video!!!

[@user-ic6bb8qh2d]

Hi Rosie, well, my granddaughter comes by and says, "No pies, nana." Good thing I love cooking and baking. Sometimes, it's great, another day totally different, but good eat. I like the way the flour and shortening feel after combining them together. Great tip about a little oil to measuring cup. Thank you for all of your recipes you've shared. Have a blessed, Happy Thanksgiving day. 🦃

[@IamMissBA]

This was very helpful and to the point. A friend wrote down the steps, just needed to see it visually. Thank you.

[@jmarcos1008]

That tip is fantastic. I should have thought of that because I spray cooking oil spray when I measure honey.

[@sherriwallace9926]

I think you are the best cook ☺

[@tammyhenderson9315]

Love love love watching your program

[@dianehall3220]

Watching you always makes me want to go in and start cooking. That's all good except we've already eaten dinner and I have a cake I made in the refrigerator 😁😁😁. Seriously...I want to go in and make a Cherry pie now.

[@hugolopeznegrete2374]

Rachel I have tried many pie crusts and yours is the easiest and very flaky despite my mistakes (to little shortening) I made only one change used whole milk instead of water I hope you are not upset thank you for the recipe also for the chicken Pot pie was delicious

[@lindakuhlman565]

Thank you Rachel for ALL of your videos. I just watched your pie crust and biscuit video recipes which I’m trying to master. I’m sure once I get it I’ll think WOW why did I think it was so hard. My husband and family say I’m a good cook but but the last several months I decided to try off and on to make them. Thank you for your demonstrations.

[@marjorieprimo3141]

Rachel I love your way in cooking you explains everything

[@eldadidodo-pc1zx]

Thank you so much Rachel just love your teaching is perfect 😊

[@charleneFipps-rw8md]

Ur a great, patient, Teacher!

[@yolandpollonais5190]

Love how you go through the method so patiently. So easy to follow. Thx for sharing.

[@vickigeorge5287]

I use Crisco but hated getting it out the measuring cup. Love you’ve idea using the oil first. Thanks from Ohio

[@elvahernandez2954]

That recipe is a keeper Raquel. ❤️ God bless darlin’😘

[@sallycoil2967]

Thank you for sharing

[@janiebedolla2542]

Hi Rachel, I hope your feeling better 💗 So I made this crust and it came out really good, Thanks 😊

[@sondraseayyahoocom]

Thank you Rachel! I really appreciate you and Ron for bringing these wonderful recipes to us! Happy Mother’s Day!

[@phyllisbush-mitchell7885]

Thanks I will make 4 for the holiday by freezing them.

[@woreoutmom]

Thank you Rachel for the lesson in pie crusts.

[@esthertrevino5396]

Thanks so much for that Master Class!❤❤❤❤❤

[@barbarafore897]

Once again I thank you. I had almost given up on ever making a good pie crust. I’m excited to give it another try with your recipe and method! ❤

[@davedunington7637]

Aww, But to temperature or time ,,, I had to scramble as I was baking it right away .... Thanks Again for another Excellent Reciepe....

[@carolannpartridge6263]

I freaking love you!!!!!!! And, I love it when you say, see? It makes me feel like I'm right there with you. ❤

[@Wreinie]

I just LOVE your videos

[@deenagleason1225]

Banking thank you for not make jump through hoops to get the recipe. it's so fresh and honest to do it this way. And you are the one I will subscribe to!

[@miguelmontrell996]

Love it very easy....THINGS I LOVE!

[@edavis6146]

That you for your great tip for getting crisco out the measuring cup without scraping!😊

[@marionbartley214]

Rachel nice recipe on pie crust I will give it a try.

[@adelitasoto6593]

Thanks for your tips ❤️

[@mariamarendse2222]

Hi Rachel im new to yr channel but i love the way u cook its amazing coz i can see u realy cooking with love an compassion❤️🌹thank u so much also u make evrything look so easy😘

[@kellyhenderson1026]

I. Would love to see how you roll out your pie crust and shape it

[@mariapreciado7728]

Hi Rachel, i usually buy pie crust during the holidays , I made up my mind not this year. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe I have saved it to my list looking forward to trying it. You look good by the way you have lost a lot of weight 🎉❤

[@peggyfrank9608]

Rachel I’m new to your site and I totally love it! Keep it up. God keep your family safe on your trip to Texas. Thanks for your easy explanation when you cook.

[@nicolebullock8704]

Am try it this week

[@milissamackenzie4975]

Awesome thanks so much Rachel

[@kathydrivaras1918]

I love your videos!! Cinnamon rolls turned out to be wonderful and so easy to make after watching your video and can’t wait to try many of your other creations!

[@cindiarmington1626]

I have to reply to this one for I to made your Cinnamon Rolls but I had to change them a little. Were not to have to much sugar so I made the dough the way you did but in the filling I used Cinnamon and Splenda's Brow sugar and Walnuts. Turned out perfect!! Have made them twice. Thank You!

[@bodeansmith8173]

Great Rachel

[@elderberryfarmlife4258]

I really enjoy the way you teach cooking.. I feel,like I’m at my Tias house visiting! You remind me of my family. God bless!