Pastry for Double-Crust Pie and Single-Crust Pie

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 23 cup vegetable shortening
  • 6-8 tablespoons water cold
  • 1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose

Instructions

  1. PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE: In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt.
  2. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas.
  3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cold water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.
  4. Push to side of bowl.
  5. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, til all is moistened.
  6. Divide in half, form each half into a ball.
  7. PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE: Follow the directions for Pastry for Double-Crust Pie.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

330 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 25.4g 33% DV
Carbs 22g 8% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9691mg 100% DV
Potassium 48mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 14mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 32.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

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

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