Lighter Pie Crust From Cooking Light Magazine – a delicious recipe with flour, water, cider vinegar, powdered sugar, salt, vegetable shortening. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
["Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.", "Combine 1/4C flour, water and vinegar with a whisk until well blended.", "Combine 3/4C flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.", "Add the water slurry, and toss with a fork until flour mixture is moist.", "Gently press mixture into a 4"" circle on heavy-duty plastic wrap; cover with add'l wrap and roll dough into a 12"" circle. Freeze for 10 minutes.", "Remove 1 sheet of plastic wrap; let stand for 1 minute or until dough is pliable. Fit dough, plastic-wrap side up, into a 9"" pie plate or tart pan. Fold edges under or flute decoratively. Line bottom of dough with a piece of foil; arrange pie weights on foil.", "Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until edge is lightly browned. Remove pie weights and foil. Cool on a wire rack."]
124
kcal
Calories
27
g
Carbs
3
g
Protein
CarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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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 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 3 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and more.
Yes, Lighter Pie Crust From Cooking Light Magazine 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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