One bite of this pie crust and I was back in my Grandma Anne’s kitchen, watching her pull them out of the oven and waiting for the toasty brown strips to cool so I could dig in, even before we covered them with sweetened strawberries and large scoops of vanilla ice cream. I’ve been craving those flavors and my mother re-created the memory yesterday during a Sunday visit. The crust is a basic shortening crust cut into strips before baking. Also great with a little cinnamon sugar sprinkled on the strips before you pop ‘em in the oven.
Mom’s (& Grandma’s) Easy Shortening Pie Crust
1 c. shortening
3 c. flour
1/2 – 1 t. salt
1 T. sugar
Cold water
Preheat oven to 425-degrees
Whisk salt, sugar and flour together and cut in shortening until coarse crumbs form. Begin to add cold water, 1 T. at a time until dough forms a ball (approx. 1/2 c. cold water). Roll out dough and slice into strips. Lay on cookie sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes in pre-heated oven, until toasty brown.
My mom used to make these. Great trip down memory lane!
YUM! This sounds perfect for a party I’m hosting soon. What a fun way to eat pie. Thanks for the idea!
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy!
This looks delicious…and a great way to use up the strips leftover from the pie crust too:)
Yes! Pie crust should never be wasted.
My hubby would like these. He likes the crust but not the filling of a pie. Me, I like both
There ya go! Something for everyone and I like both too, together or not. I just don’t get those picky eaters.
my grandmother taught my mom and my mom taught me. i used to make them out of left over pie crust with the cinnamon and sugars. my kids ate them faster than it took to make them. i haven’t made them in years. thanks for bringing back such warm memories for me Amy
You’re welcome! Passing on good food seems to make some pretty good memories, doesn’t it?
it sure does, and why is it grandma’s food always tasted best of all………..lol
For sure! There’s just something lovely about grandma’s food.
I love your grandma Anne’s recipe!
Perfect for party times I think.
Thank you and I agree! You could provide the pie crust with various toppings.
We often had pie crust with sugar and cinnamon on it. Great stuff, thank you for the wonderful memory
You’re welcome. The cinnamon and sugar has always been a favorite of ours as well.
My grandmother always made the scrapes for me and me alone…dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Love your idea.
What a wonderful treat and memory. Thank you for sharing.