Mom'S Pie Dough

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

Mom's Pie Dough offers a classic, flaky crust perfect for sweet or savory pies. Its rich flavor from shortening and a hint of vinegar ensures a tender, crisp texture. Ideal for family gatherings or special occasions, this versatile dough is a foundational recipe for homemade pies.

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Ingredients

  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/4 c. shortening
  • 6 Tbsp. ice water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar

Instructions

  1. Blend together flour, salt, and shortening until well blended.
  2. Add vinegar to the beaten egg and ice water.
  3. Add the vinegar mixture to the dough.
  4. Blend everything together well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

437 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 34% DV
Carbs 44g 16% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9766.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 191.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 76mg 6% DV
Iron 1.9mg 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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