DIY - Mom's Pie Crust!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Mom's pie crust is a family favorite! Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a delicious, flaky pie crust from scratch in about 10 minutes!
Category:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
homemade pie crust, Mom's pie crust
Servings: 1 pie crust
Calories Per Serving: 1059 kcal
Ingredients
For ONE pie crust:
- 1 cup unsifted all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 3-4 Tablespoons ice cold water
For TWO pie crusts:
- 2 cups unsifted all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 5-7 Tablespoons ice cold water
Instructions
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Place flour, salt and shortening in food processor (or large bowl, if mixing by hand). Cut in shortening: Pulse in food processor. Use a pastry blender (if mixing by hand).
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Drizzle in ice cold water. Mix/process until well combined and mixture can be formed into a ball. (Start with the least amount of water and add more, if necessary).
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Place dough ball onto lightly floured surface. Roll out dough. Cut to fit. Place crust into pie pan. Pierce pie dough with tines of fork on bottom and sides of dough in pan. Form crimped edge.
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Fill with pie filling of your choice. Bake, according to your favorite pie recipe's instructions.
Nutrition Facts
DIY - Mom's Pie Crust!
Amount Per Serving (1 crust)
Calories 1059
Calories from Fat 630
% Daily Value*
Fat 70g108%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Sodium 1170mg51%
Potassium 134mg4%
Carbohydrates 95g32%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 13g26%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 5.8mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.