Pie Crust I

Prep: 15 min Serves: 2 Cuisine: American

A flaky, versatile pie crust perfect for sweet or savory fillings, combining tender texture with a delicate flavor that suits both beginner and experienced bakers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cut shortening into flour and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Mix vinegar into milk without stirring.
  3. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture all at once.
  4. Combine quickly until dough comes together, adding a little more milk if necessary.
  5. Divide the dough into two equal parts, shape into disks, wrap, and refrigerate before rolling out.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

437 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 28g 36% DV
Carbs 41.4g 15% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 15.3g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9775.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 120.3mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 119mg 9% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

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

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