The Ultimate Secret to Perfectly Flaky Pie Crust

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 crusts

Ingredients

  • 3cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar

  • 2teaspoonsbaking powder

  • 1 ¼teaspoonssalt

  • 6tablespoonsice water

  • 1cupshortening

Cooking Directions

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

  2. Transfer 1/2 cup flour mixture to a small bowl; stir in water until smooth.

  3. Cut shortening into remaining flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Blend in wet flour mixture.

  4. Divide dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes or up to 3 days before using.

To Use:

Roll dough to fit your pie pan and bake as directed in your recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe16
Calories202
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
17%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Sodium
243mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
2g
5%
Calcium
38mg
3%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
25mg
1%

* 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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