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Farm Kitchen:  Pie Crust with no shortening!  |
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applesaucemom
Farmgirl in Training
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Rebekah
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 Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 09:58:10 AM
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I looked through a bunch of pie crust recipes and could not find any that didn't use shortening. So I created one that works without shortening. Please check it out at applesaucemom.blogspot.com. I would love to hear what you all think about not using shortening. The reason I don't want to use it is because most of it...meaning Crisco...has hydrogenated oils and TBHQ. The organic shortening was pretty expensive and I don't like to by stuff at the grocery for just one recipe. Anyway, what do you ladies think, have you ever made pie crust without shortening?
my blog: www.applesaucemom.blogspot.com |
Edited by - applesaucemom on Nov 05 2010 09:58:40 AM |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 1:00:10 PM
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Mmm... that looks yummy! (Actually, ALL your recipes look yummy!) I've used an all-butter recipe as well as organic shortening. I like both, but my guys are partial to the all-butter crust. I am totally liking your recipe, though - I might just give it a whirl as a surprise for the holidays! Thank you for sharing, Rebekah! :) - Nini
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applesaucemom
Farmgirl in Training
37 Posts
Rebekah
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Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 1:00:17 PM
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Yeah, I did use butter in this recipe which I think is fine. But butte and shortening just seemed a little much...
my blog: www.applesaucemom.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 1:57:36 PM
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I bake exclusively with butter and oils that are organic
I tell myself that I can eat that extra slice of pie and feel good about it often 
No, seriously, it took me a while to learn to make pastry that isn't too tough and is light and flakey with butter, but it's soooooo worth it with the end results 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 2:06:00 PM
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I make one with oil that's really good.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Nov 05 2010 : 9:26:21 PM
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Have you ladies tried MaryJane's pie recipe from the last issue of the magazine yet? It is amazing! We have been making it to go with our canned apple pie filling and it turns out great each time! It's in the fall issue, not the Christmas issue. I'll post the page number tomorrow. I took the magazine to work to show a friend.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Nov 06 2010 : 2:53:53 PM
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Now THAT looks yummy!! I am going to have to try that for Thanksgiving. I am not a big pumpkin pie person, but I think I could eat THAT. :-) I have made pie crust with a combo of butter and canola oil. It works great. I haven't tried the olive oil.
All of you recipes are wonderful. Would you mind if I put a link to your blog on my blog? :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
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pinkwitchy~farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverly
Lee's Summit
MO
USA
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Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 3:17:57 PM
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I have to agree w/ Nini.... ALL the recipes look YUMMY! The pie crust looks & sounds absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I love pecans, especially w/ pumpkin! Will have to try that for the holidays...making some pumpkin pie w/ pie pumpkins...1st time not using canned...will have to cross my fingers :)
Thanks for sharing
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 5:30:52 PM
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| I like Jonni's recipe.. easy, peasy, no rolling, no muss, no fuss |
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Farm Kitchen: Pie Crust with no shortening! |
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