Never Fail Pie Crust I

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 5 1/2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour and salt. Blend in shortening until texture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Mix together egg, vinegar, and water. Pour into flour mixture, and mix together.
  3. Roll dough out between wax paper; no extra flour is needed to roll out dough if wax paper is used. Use as directed in recipe.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

419 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 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 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

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