Pie Crust(Four Single Crust)
A versatile homemade pie crust with flaky texture and rich flavor, perfect for sweet or savory pies, suitable for both beginner and experienced bakers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine flour, vegetable shortening, sugar, and salt with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, egg, and cold water.
- Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring with a fork until all ingredients are moistened.
- Form the dough into a large ball.
- Divide the dough into four equal smaller balls.
- Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before rolling.
- Use as needed for pie baking, and store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
478
kcal
24% 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).