Pie Crust - Never Fails
A reliable, buttery pie crust recipe that yields flaky, tender pastry perfect for sweet or savory pies, suitable for both beginners and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut shortening into flour and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix the beaten egg, very cold water, and vinegar together in a separate bowl.
- Add the liquid mixture all at once to the flour mixture.
- Mix quickly until the dough just comes together.
- Divide the dough in half and roll out each portion to fit your pie dish.
- Use as needed for double pie crusts, and refrigerate any unused portions.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
437
kcal
22% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Egg
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).