Golden Pastry

Prep: 20 min Serves: 2 Cuisine: American

Golden Pastry offers a flaky, buttery crust perfect for sweet or savory pies, appealing to both beginner and experienced bakers seeking a versatile homemade pastry.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups sifted enriched flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 6 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sifted enriched flour and salt.
  2. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until the mixture looks like coarse oatmeal.
  3. Add water one tablespoon at a time and mix lightly with a fork until all flour is moistened.
  4. Gather the dough into a ball with your hands and divide it in half.
  5. On a lightly floured board, roll out each half into a circle 1/8-inch thick and about 1 1/2 inches larger in diameter than a pie plate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

312 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9690.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 28.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 12.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% 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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