Old-Fashioned Pie Crust

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 heaping cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar

Instructions

  1. Sift flour and salt together.
  2. With a pastry blender, cut the shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add water, egg, and vinegar to the mixture and combine to form a dough.
  4. Chill the dough before rolling out and using in your pie recipe.

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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