Pie Crust Recipe
This classic pie crust is tender, flaky, and buttery, providing the perfect base for both sweet and savory pies. Made with simple ingredients flour, shortening, salt, and ice-cold water this dough is easy to mix, rolls out smoothly, and maintains its shape while baking. Ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, it’s a reliable foundation for any pie.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup ice-cold water
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the shortening and blend with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice-cold water, stirring lightly until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough on a floured surface until it is about 1 inch larger than your pie plate.
- Fold the dough in half, transfer it to the pie plate, and gently unfold.
- Trim the edges, then fold under and crimp as desired before filling or baking.
Preparation Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 pie crust