Vinegar Pie Pastry
Vinegar Pie Pastry offers a flaky, tender crust with a subtle tang from the cider vinegar, making it perfect for sweet or savory pies. Its simple, durable dough is ideal for home bakers seeking a versatile, easy-to-make pastry that holds its shape and texture well during baking.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add shortening and cut in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix water, sugar, vinegar, and egg in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide dough into two balls, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish.
- Use as directed for your pie filling, then bake accordingly.
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).