Plain Pastry (Two Crust)
A versatile, flaky pastry perfect for two-crust pies and tarts, made with simple ingredients like flour, fat, salt, and cold water, ideal for sweet or savory fillings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cut in 5 to 6 tablespoons of fat until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 2 1/2 tablespoons of cold water gradually, mixing until the dough holds together.
- Use no water if liquid fat is used in the mixture.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and roll out each to fit your pie or tart pan.
- Place the bottom crust in the pan, add filling, then cover with the top crust.
- Seal and flute the edges, then cut slits if necessary for venting.
- Bake according to your specific pie recipe instructions.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
331
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
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).