5 Single Pie Crusts

Prep: 60 min Serves: 5

A versatile homemade pie crust recipe that yields five flaky, tender crusts perfect for sweet or savory pies. Made with simple ingredients like flour, shortening, and vinegar, it offers a crisp texture and buttery flavor. Ideal for bakers seeking a reliable, easy-to-prepare crust for various pie fillings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups Crisco (yellow)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs, water, and vinegar together until well combined.
  2. Mix the beaten mixture into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  3. Chill the dough for 1 hour to improve texture and handling.
  4. Divide the chilled dough into 5 equal portions to form individual pie crusts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

239 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2% DV
Carbs 50g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9768.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 253.5mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 82mg 6% DV
Iron 2.1mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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