Basic Pie Crust

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

A versatile and buttery pie crust that provides the perfect base for sweet or savory fillings. Its flaky texture and delicate flavor make it ideal for homemade pies, tarts, and quiches, appealing to both novice bakers and seasoned pastry enthusiasts seeking a classic, tender crust.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter flavor Crisco
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Sift the flour and salt together in a mixing bowl.
  2. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
  3. Beat the egg, vinegar, and cold water together in a small bowl.
  4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix well until a dough ball forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half and roll between two sheets of wax paper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

455 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 47g 17% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9766.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 211mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 93.5mg 7% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

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

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