Pie Dough
A versatile homemade pie crust that yields tender, flaky layers perfect for sweet or savory fillings. Its simple ingredients and easy technique make it ideal for both novice and experienced bakers seeking to create classic pies with a buttery, crisp texture that complements a variety of fillings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in Crisco using a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water a little at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together and feels moist but not wet when pressed between fingers.
- Divide the dough in half and roll out each portion approximately 1/8 inch thick, about 1/2 at a time.
- Loosely place the dough in a pie pan and trim the edges.
- When placing the top crust on the filling, moisten the edges with water.
- Press to seal, trim excess dough, and flute the edges.
- Handle the pastry as little as possible after adding water to prevent shrinkage.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
91
kcal
5% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).