Vinegar Pie Crust

Prep: 15 min Cuisine: American

Vinegar Pie Crust is a delightful and tender pastry that brings a unique tanginess from the vinegar, enhancing the overall flavor profile. Perfect for both sweet and savory pies, this crust is a fantastic choice for bakers looking for a flaky texture that holds up beautifully under a variety of fillings.

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Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. cold water
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  2. With a pastry blender, cut shortening into flour.
  3. In a small bowl, combine cold water, vinegar, and egg.
  4. Beat this mixture.
  5. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture.
  6. Use a fork to lift ingredients until enough moisture is spread to form a ball with your hands.
  7. This makes a flaky and tender pie crust and forms much easier than most.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

474 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 52.9g 19% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9768.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 272.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 99.5mg 8% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

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

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