Never Fail Pie Dough

Prep: 15 min Serves: 2

A versatile, foolproof pie dough with a tender, flaky texture, perfect for sweet or savory pies, suitable for bakers of all skill levels seeking reliable crusts.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Mix the shortening, flour, and salt together well.
  2. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Chill the dough before rolling out and using for pies.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

312 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9690.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 28.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 12.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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