Mabel'S Pie Crust

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

A flaky, versatile pie crust recipe perfect for sweet or savory fillings, suitable for bakers seeking homemade pastry with classic flavor and tender texture.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and salt.
  2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Beat the egg.
  4. Add vinegar and cold water to the beaten egg.
  5. Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until combined.
  6. Divide dough into four equal portions.
  7. Roll out one piece at a time on a floured surface.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

451 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 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 93.5mg 7% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV
Contains Egg 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).

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