Perfect Pastry Mix

Prep: 10 min

A versatile pastry mix perfect for making homemade pie crusts, combining flaky texture with easy preparation, ideal for bakers of all skill levels seeking delicious results.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 cups shortening

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and salt into a bowl.
  2. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
  3. Store in a covered bowl in refrigerator for 1 month or less.
  4. Toss with a fork to lighten before measuring.
  5. Mix 1/4 cup pastry mix with 2 or 3 tablespoons cold water for each 9-inch crust.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

312 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9690mg 100% DV
Potassium 28.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 9.8mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

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

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