Graham Cracker Pie Crust

By:

Billie Johnson

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18 Graham Crackers, -{crushed fine

3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

1/2 c. Melted Butter

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Combine together well.

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Press into pan firmly.

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I usually bake it for a few minutes... it stays together better.

Nutty Pie Crust

1 c. Sifted Flour
3/8 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt

Sift Flour, Baking Powder, & Salt together.

Cut in Shortening to resemble Coarse Meal.

Add;

Chopped Nuts (of your choice) and Water.

Roll out to fit Pie tin.

Bake in Hot oven!

Common, Home Made Pie Crust

Makes 2 Crusts

Sift together....

2 c. Flour, &

1 1/2 tsp. Salt

Cut in 3/4 c. Lard ~ -{ or maybe Shortening.

Add; approximately 1/3 c. Ice (H2O) and mix gently.

Let dough stand for 10 to 15 minutes,

then divide and roll out.

Pie Crust (with finely chopped Almonds)

1 c. Flour
1/4 c. finely chopped Almonds
6 Tbsp. Real Butter
3 Tbsp. Confectioners' Sugar
1/4 tsp. Vanilla

Combine all ingredients & blend together,

with mixer, on low speed until well mixed;

....about 2 to 3 minutes.

Press it on the bottom & sides of a 9 inch pie pan.

Bake at 400 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Let pie crust cool, before filling.

Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust

Makes One Single Pie Crust

1 1/2 c. Crumbs from plane Chocolate Cookies ~
(crushed with rolling pin).
2 Tbsp. Confectioners' Sugar
6 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, ~ melted

Mix together until thoroughly combined.

Distribute evenly in pie pan.

Make sure to press it tight, in the pan,...

the bottom first, then the sides.

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

Cool, before filling.

Crust for Fruit Pies

1 large c. Flour
1/2 c. Shortening
a little Salt
Wet with Ice Cold Water to make the dough just it can be handled.

Flour the board, and divide the crust in two parts (plate
Crust and Top Crust).

This is a plain Crust, just enough for one Pie.