Favorite Pie Crust

Prep: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A versatile and flaky pie crust perfect for sweet or savory pies, offering crisp texture and rich flavor that complements any filling. Ideal for home bakers.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Sift flour and salt together.
  2. Cut in shortening until the mixture is evenly crumbly.
  3. Add lemon juice, cold water, and well-beaten egg, then mix lightly.
  4. Roll out quickly and bake in a hot oven at 450°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

435 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 44.1g 16% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9768mg 100% DV
Potassium 211mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 88.8mg 7% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % 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).

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