Pastry Shells – a delicious recipe with flour, salt, shortening, water. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Mix and sift flour.
2
Cut in shortening with a knife. Add only enough water to hold the ingredients together.
3
DO NOT KNEAD.
4
Divide the dough into 2 parts and roll out onto a slightly floured wooden board.
5
Line the pie pan with only 1 of the dough parts.
6
Pinch the edges or use a fork to make the edged design.
7
Poke the bottom of the shell with the fork.
8
Bake in oven at 460* for 10 - 15 minutes.
9
**Cook the 2nd shell according to directions unless you are using the 2nd shell as a covering for a pie, then place it on top of the pie raw and cook according to the pie's directions.** This recipe yields 2 pastry shells.
218
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
46
g
Carbs
6
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 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 2/3 cup shortening, to taste water.
Yes, Pastry Shells 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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