Pie Crusts(4 Singles)

Prep: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A versatile homemade pie crust recipe that yields four single crusts, perfect for sweet or savory pies, offering flaky texture and rich flavor suited for all baking enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups Crisco
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

  1. Blend the flour, salt, sugar, and shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add the beaten egg, then pour in cold water and vinegar. Stir with a fork until ingredients are just combined.
  3. Divide the dough into four equal parts, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for future use.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

236 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 2g 3% DV
Carbs 48.7g 18% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9763.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 245.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 94.3mg 7% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
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).

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