It's pie day. Had to give Kilchis some pumkin to help him pass things along after surgery, and I happen to have pumkin left over. What else to do? PUMPKIN PIE! YUM!
So, had to look up my Mom's pie crust recipe.
Here it is. I want the world to have it, it's just so darn good!
Janice Logsdon's pie crust
(Jennie's Mom)
This pie crust is supposed to make enough for 2 pies. I only get one and one half (if that!) because I like my pie crust thick!
If you have leftover, you can freeze it easily, or simply roll out the extra, sprinkle it with cinnamon/sugar and roll it up into a log. Cut into pinwheels. Set on cookie sheet and bake at 425 degrees until done. These are "treats" that I remember as a small child. They are wonderful and they never last more than an hour! They disappear!
Ingredients and instructions:
Ahead of time, make a glass of ice water. Let it sit till really cold.
In Large bowl, mix together until it forms peas:
4 cups flour
1 & 1/2 cups Butter Flavored Crisco (oh my!)
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 & 1/2 teaspoon salt
I use a pastry blender. Don't worry about over handling, too much, here. Just mix it until it's all mixed together, but don't mash it. Never mash it!
Pour out 1/2 cup of that ice water into a glass measuring cup.
Add
1 egg and mix it in well
and
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Pour in liquid.
Gently mix until it holds together. Don't even need to be that gentle. Just stir it up. It's best to use clean hands for this part, after you stir what you can. Just use your hands to finish the process.
Shape into a ball. Wrap in waxed paper or saran wrap until ready to roll out!
This crust is so hardy, you can just press it into the pan instead of roll it out. Of course, the less you roll it, kneed it, the flakier it will be.
Oh yeah... throw out the rest of the icy water and fill up your cup with something good, while you wait.
What is it, about pies? :)
ANDYCOHO
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