Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Flaky, flaky, flaky. Cold vegetable shortening and ice water do the trick to make this classic crust true to its name.

Calories
184 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.
Step 2
Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
Step 3
Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.
Basic Flaky Pie Crust
Basic Flaky Pie Crust
Basic Flaky Pie Crust
Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons ice water
  • ½ cup shortening, chilled

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