Perfect Pie Crust Recipe: Foolproof and Delicious

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 2 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • 1cupshortening

  • ¼cupcold water

  • 1largeegg

  • 1tablespoondistilled white vinegar

Cooking Directions

  1. Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.

  2. Mix cold water, egg, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and blend with a fork until a ball of dough forms. Divide into three equal balls; flatten each ball into a disk. Wrap disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

To Bake:

Roll one disk on a lightly floured surface to fit an 8- or 9-inch pie pan. Bake as directed in your pie recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Cholesterol
8mg
3%
Sodium
28mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
2g
3%
Calcium
3mg
0%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
17mg
0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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