Description
This No-Fail Pie Crust is a simple yet delicious recipe that ensures a perfectly flaky crust every time. Ideal for sweet or savory pies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
- Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold water, egg, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until combined.
- Divide the dough into two balls, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
Notes
For best results, ensure your ingredients are cold and avoid overworking the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking, Pie Crust
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16 recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: No-Fail Pie Crust, pie crust recipe, baking, dessert recipe, American cuisine