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Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Cost $2.5, save $3

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  • 20 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $2.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Fat

    • ½ cup shortening, chilled

  • Liquid

    • 💧 3 tablespoons ice water

STEPS

1

Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl.

2

With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3

Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.

4

Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.

5

Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

184

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 15
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Keep the shortening very cold to ensure a flaky crust.Do not overwork the dough as this can make it tough.Chill the dough before rolling to prevent sticking and ensure easy handling.