Southern Pie Crust
A flaky, tender Southern pie crust made with simple ingredients like flour, Crisco or lard, and ice water. Perfect for sweet or savory pies, this crust offers a buttery, crisp texture that pairs beautifully with a variety of fillings, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned bakers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Blend the flour, salt, and shortening (Crisco or lard) with an electric mixer until well combined.
- Add ice water, 3 tablespoons at a time, blending after each addition until all water is incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured pastry board or sheet.
- Roll out the dough to fit a 7-inch pie dish.
- Repeat the process to make a second crust if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).