Mom'S Flakey Pie Crust

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A classic flaky pie crust that yields a tender, buttery base perfect for sweet or savory pies. Its flaky texture and rich flavor make it ideal for homemade favorites, suiting bakers of all skill levels who appreciate a versatile and reliable pastry crust for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups butter Crisco
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Cut shortening into flour until crumbly.
  2. Whip egg, vinegar, and water together.
  3. Stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture.
  4. Knead the dough together, then divide into 4 balls.
  5. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Roll out on a floured surface to the needed size for the pie plate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

423 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 26.8g 34% DV
Carbs 39.8g 14% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9761.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 164.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 70.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1.7mg 10% DV
Contains Milk 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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