Old-Fashioned Pie Crust
A classic flaky pie crust with a tender crumb, perfect for sweet or savory pies, suitable for home bakers seeking a versatile and traditional pastry base.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift flour and salt together.
- With a pastry blender, cut the shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add water, egg, and vinegar to the mixture and combine to form a dough.
- Chill the dough before rolling out and using in your pie recipe.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
437
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
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).