Pie Crust(Easy)

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

A flaky, buttery pie crust that is easy to make at home, perfect for sweet or savory pies, suitable for home bakers seeking a tender, golden crust.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. solid vegetable shortening
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 or 4 Tbsp. milk

Instructions

  1. Combine salt and flour in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix in the solid vegetable shortening and butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add milk gradually, mixing until the dough forms a cohesive ball.
  4. Knead the dough gently, then shape it into a ball for use in your pie recipe.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

644 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.2g 8% DV
Total Fat 53g 68% DV
Carbs 37.1g 13% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 11.6g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9769.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 92.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 90.5mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 112.3mg 9% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

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

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