Mom'S Easy Pie Crust

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A versatile, flaky pie crust perfect for homemade desserts and savory pies, combining buttery flavor with tender texture, ideal for family gatherings and special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup boiling water
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Whip shortening and boiling water with a fork until they reach a whipped cream-like consistency.
  2. Add salt to the flour and mix well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

330 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 25.6g 33% DV
Carbs 22.1g 8% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9707.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 46.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 12mg 1% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV
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).

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