Amish Pie Crust

Amish Pie Crust is light and flaky with a touch of sweetness, perfect for any kind of dessert you want to make. In fact, you can use this for anything that needs a crust. From apples to zucchini, you can fill it with anything since the taste is so neutral. And all you need is a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.

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This is one of my favorite Amish recipes because it is so easy and foolproof. In fact, it is known as the Amish Never Fail Pie Crust. That makes this the perfect pie recipe if this is your first time making a crust.

In just minutes, you can have an amazing crust that you can fill with anything you want. 

Ingredients needed:

Here are the main ingredients needed for this recipe. Scroll down to our recipe card for exact measurements and instructions:

• Flour: All purpose flour is best.
• Sugar: Granulated white sugar.
• Salt: We used Kosher salt.
• Vegetable shortening: Like Crisco.
• Large egg: Beaten.
• Vinegar: White vinegar is what we used.
• ½ cup water: Use ice cold water for a good flaky crust. 

How to make Amish pie crust recipe?

• Prepare: Using a food processor, pulse together the salt, sugar, and flour until it is combined. Then add the shortening and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Then move the dough to a large bowl.
• Whisk: Then, whisk the egg, vinegar, and water together in a small bowl. Pour the egg mixture onto the dry ingredients and mix it with a pastry blender until it is combined. 
• Chill: Next, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour before rolling. 
• Hot pie: If you are making a pie that has to be baked, divide the chilled dough in half and set out on a floured work surface. Use a rolling pin to roll half of the dough to ¼-inch thick before transferring to a 9-inch pie plate for the bottom crust. 
• Blind bake: Right away, repeat with the rest of the dough to make the top crust if you are making a covered pie. Bake according to the instructions. Wrap any remaining dough in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
• Cold pies: If your filling does not have to be baked, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F while you divide the dough in half. Roll dough on a floured surface until it is a ¼ inch thick disc before placing it in a 9-inch pie pan. 
• Bake: Last, lay aluminum foil loosely on top of the dish and use pie weights while baking for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 12 minutes until it is golden brown. Then, fill and chill according to your recipe. 

How to serve:

This flaky crust is perfect for any kind of filling including pecan pie, fruit pies, or you can even use it as a deep pan pie crust. Or try one of these serving suggestions:

• Turn this crust into apple pies and serve with a scoop of homemade ice cream.
• Use small pot pie pans to make a few turkey pot pies for dinner. 
• Make a Reese’s pie using chocolate filling and top it with peanut butter crumble.
• Try a savory pie like these delectable little mini meatball pies. 
• Instead of the traditional sweet pies, make a meat pie with chicken, beef, or pork and some thick gravy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the trick to a great pie crust?

This flaky Amish crust recipe is so easy, you should not have to worry about messing it up. But there are some tips you should know. First, use very cold vegetable shortening or butter.

Also, leave irregular pieces of shortening in the dough for a stellar flakiness that every baker wants. In addition, be sure to chill the dough before rolling.

Why is my crust soggy? 

There are many reasons why your crust turned out soggy. First, if you did not blind bake your uncooked pie shell, it will be soggy. You can also try brushing the crust with egg wash or vegetable oil before baking.

Place a baking sheet in the oven as you preheat it and then cook the pie on top of that to heat up the fat quickly. 

What is a pastry blender?

Also known as a pastry cutter, this handy little baking tool makes incorporating butter into the dough easy. It is a series of curved metal glades with a handle to use when the recipe calls for you to cut in butter.

If you do not have a pastry blender, use two forks, in the same way, to work the fat into the flour mixture. 

How to store leftovers:

• Store: If you are going to use your dough for Amish pie crust within the next several days, follow this recipe but do not roll it out. Just flatten it a bit and wrap it in plastic. Then put it in a storage bag and keep it in the fridge until you are ready to use it.
• Freeze: If you are not planning to use the dough within the next few days, pack it in plastic wrap and a freezer bag and pop it in the freezer. Use it within the next three months. 
• Thaw: Thaw overnight in the fridge before using. 

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