No Fail Pastry

Prep: 150 min Cuisine: American

A versatile and foolproof pastry dough that yields flaky, tender crusts perfect for pies and tarts, suitable for bakers of all skill levels seeking reliable results.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 3 c. flour

Instructions

  1. Mix shortening, salt, and boiling water until well combined.
  2. Add flour to the mixture once the shortening has been whipped in.
  3. Mix until the dough is formed.
  4. Refrigerate the dough overnight or for at least 2 hours before using.

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

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

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