Shake-A-Pie Crust

From: gailanng

On Jan 11, 2009

Making pie crust is not one of my strong points and this method seemed romantic...as in something novel and too good to be true. I did take the advice of one and cut the shortening into the flour in rather large chunks with a knife before proceeding. I need to backup a second. Kid #3, who rarely likes doing anything involving work, was as intrigued as I and insisted on doing the shaking...that's a good thing. All on it's own, the dough adheres together and forms a ball. I kept the dough chilled until ready to use then rolled it between two pieces of plastic wrap and placed it in my most impressive fluted deep dish pie pan. After preparing thefensk's Buttermilk Pie, the moment arrived. The results were a tender, flaky and most delicious crust. I'm swooning!

From: Raspberri_Skies

On Nov 29, 2008

I loved the fun ( quite a workout!) technique of this recipe! I also loved that it rolled out easily on parchment paper. Unfortunately That's where my love for this recipe ended. I think the flavor is just not there for me, it was very very bland, almost like it was missing something. I think if I ever made this again I would add a little more sugar and some salt. Thanks for the unique recipe!

From: Bev erly

On Apr 29, 2007

Sensational pie crust! Just a few tips that I had to find out the hard way: 1. It is best to put the Crisco in by teaspoons or tablespoons (at one time) instead of just dumping in the cup in one blob so that it mixes easier. 2. When using the plastic bowl with lid, make sure it is a bowl - not a storage container with sides or the ingredients will get stuck in there. I guess I was not fully thinking when I did it the first time. Anyway this recipe is fun and a good way to get a little exercise before eating the pie! Kids love mixing it and it is truly flaky and delicious! I, too, was unsure but are convinced that this simple pie crust recipe is handled very little so it does yield a truly great crust. Thanks again.

From: Susan2012

On Mar 2, 2003

This recipe was amazing! I am not a great pie crust maker so I am always searching for that perfect recipe. I had some doubts as it sounded bizarre, but it worked just as Deb said and it was great. rolled out perfectly and was the flakiest crust ever