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Fool Proof Pie Crust
This recipe has been in my family for years. It is my mother's go-to recipe. It is tender and flaky and works perfectly every time.
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Key Ingredient
Egg
Diet
Dairy-free, Vegetarian
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time
55
minutes
minutes
Servings
5
single crusts
Calories
1022
kcal
Author
Charity Beth Long
Ingredients
4
cups
all purpose flour
1
tbsp
sugar
1
tsp
salt
1-3/4
cups
vegetable shortening
1
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
1
large
egg
, beaten
1/2
cup
ice water
Instructions
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Mix to combine
Cut in shortening with pastry cutter until pea sized crumbles occur.
Mix in remaining ingredients until flour is incorporated.
Notes
This dough can be rolled out immediately, but can also be stored in refrigerator for up to three days.
Get more helpful tips within the blog post!
Nutrition
Serving:
1
crust
|
Calories:
1022
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
78
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
73
g
|
Saturated Fat:
18
g
|
Cholesterol:
37
mg
|
Sodium:
485
mg
|
Potassium:
120
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
55
IU
|
Calcium:
21
mg
|
Iron:
4.9
mg