Rich Flaky Pie Shell

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

A rich, flaky pie shell with buttery texture, perfect for complementing sweet or savory fillings, suitable for a variety of classic pies and tarts.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • about 9 Tbsp. ice cold water

Instructions

  1. Stir together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
  2. Cut in shortening and butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  3. Add ice cold water a little at a time, just enough to bind the mixture so that dough can be patted lightly to form a ball.
  4. Handle the dough as little as possible.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

574 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 50.3g 65% DV
Carbs 31.9g 12% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 12342.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 95.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 1487.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.2mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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