Pastry For Single-Crust Pie
A versatile flaky pastry perfect for single-crust pies, offering a tender, buttery texture that pairs well with sweet or savory fillings, ideal for home bakers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water over part of the mixture; gently toss with a fork.
- Push the mixture to one side of the bowl.
- Repeat until all is moistened. Form dough into a ball.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
350
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
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).