Basic Pie Crust – a delicious recipe with flour, salt, shortening solid, water, flour, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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1. Mix the flour and the salt together in a medium mixing bowl.
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2. Take 1/4 C. of the flour and salt mixture ( 1/3 C. for the double recipe) and mix together with ice water in a separate small bowl to make a paste.
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3. Cut the shortening into the dry flour and salt using either two knives or a pastry blender. The pieces of shortening, once cut, should be about the size of popcorn.
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4. Add the paste to the bigger bowl and any other water you feel is necessary.
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5. Mix everything together with your hands, be careful not to over work the dough or it will not be tender.
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6. Roll out the dough on floured surface with a floured rolling pin until it fits the size of your pie pan (or whatever else you are using it for). Trim and flute the edges. Do not prick the bottom unless you are planning to pre-bake the crust.
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For pre-baking, bake in a 450u00b0 F. oven for 10-12 minutes.
410
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
86
g
Carbs
11
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup shortening solid, 3 tablespoons water, and more.
Yes, Basic Pie Crust falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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