Pie Crust For Double Crust

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

A flaky, buttery pie crust perfect for double-crust pies like apple or cherry. Its tender texture and balanced flavor make it ideal for both sweet and savory fillings, and it suits bakers seeking a classic homemade pastry that’s easy to prepare and roll out for a perfect crust every time.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 4 Tbsp. cold water

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and salt together in a bowl.
  2. Add the shortening and mix it into the flour and salt with a fork or your fingertips until the mixture has the texture of coarse crumbs.
  3. Mix in the water, a little at a time.
  4. Refrigerate to chill before rolling out the dough.

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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