Pastry For Pies

Prep: 20 min Serves: 2 Cuisine: American

A versatile flaky pastry perfect for making classic pies, with a tender, buttery texture that complements sweet and savory fillings, ideal for home bakers and dessert lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 7 to 8 Tbsp. cold water

Instructions

  1. Measure flour and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening.
  2. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until flour is moistened and dough is clean from sides of the bowl.
  3. Roll into a ball and flatten into a round with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

326 kcal 16% 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 9690.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 48mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 29.8mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains 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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