Double Crust Pie Pastry
A classic double crust pie pastry that yields flaky, tender crusts perfect for sweet or savory pies, suitable for both beginner and experienced bakers. Versatile and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour and salt.
- Cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over part of the mixture; gently toss.
- Repeat until all is moistened. Form into 2 balls.
- On a lightly floured surface, flatten 1 ball of dough with hands.
- Roll with a floured pin from the center to the edges.
- Ease pastry into a pie plate, being careful not to tear.
- Trim pastry even with the rim of the pie plate.
- Repeat with the remaining dough ball for the top crust or use for a single crust pie.
- Use fingers to pinch and shape pie edges.
- Optionally, add about 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dough for a sweeter flavor.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
331
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).