Easy, Flaky Pie Crust
The best flaky pie crust ever! This dough is so easy to work with, no complicated chilling requirements. Yet it comes out super flaky and delicious every time!
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shortening (or 1 pound)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 egg beaten well
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar
- 1 cup water or more, up to 2 cups
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and shortening well.
- Put egg in measuring cup, beat with fork - add vinegar and fill with water.
- Add egg mixture to flour mixture.
- Mix till water mixture is completely incorporated.
- Dough will be sticky.
- Roll out, using generous amounts of flour to keep from sticking to counter.
- Store extra in plastic bag or tightly sealed bowl.
- Makes 2 double crusted pies, or 5 single crusts.
- Can freeze unbaked pie shells.
Notes
High-altitude change: If you live 4,000 ft elevation or higher, you will likely need more water. Start with 1 cup, and add more as needed. The dough should be almost sticky, not dry and crumbly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1crustCalories: 1239kcalCarbohydrates: 105gProtein: 15gFat: 84gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gMonounsaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 11gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 951mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 48IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 7mg
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