Plain Pastry Or Pie Shell
A versatile and crisp pastry shell that serves as the perfect base for sweet or savory pies and tarts. Its simple ingredients and easy preparation make it suitable for both novice and experienced bakers looking to create flaky, tender crusts for various fillings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Cut in 1/3 cup of shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of cold water gradually, mixing until the dough forms a ball.
- For a pie shell, add 1/2 cup sugar and 1 egg to the dough mixture, then mix well.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a pie pan.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
326
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).