Plain Pie Crust
A versatile and flaky pie crust perfect for sweet and savory pies, offering a buttery texture that pairs well with various fillings and suits both beginner and experienced bakers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix together flour and salt.
- Add shortening and cut into flour with a fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add water and mix gently with a fork in a stirring motion until the dough begins to come together.
- Gather the pastry into a ball and place in a pie tin.
- Using your fingers, spread the pastry along the bottom and sides of the pie tin, shaping a high fluted edge.
- Prick the baked shell deeply with a fork on sides and bottom if baking blind.
- Bake in a preheated 450°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
312
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).