Basic Flaky Pie Crust Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 c. cool vegetable shortening
- 2 x 3 Tbsp. ice water
Directions
- Method:1. Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cool shortening till the mix resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 Tbsp. ice water over flour. Toss mix with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time till the dough comes together.
- 2. Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigeratefor at least 30 min before rolling.
- 3. Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.
- Makes 1 pie crust
- It is just what it claims to be. Use as unbaked pie shell.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 349g | |
| Calories 1475 | |
| Calories from Fat 919 | 62% |
| Total Fat 104.03g | 130% |
| Saturated Fat 24.07g | 96% |
| Trans Fat 34.26g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium 167mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 119.23g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 14% |
| Sugars 0.42g | 0% |
| Protein 16.14g | 26% |
