Dad’s Favorite Pie Crust 🥧
Description: This crust is a beloved family recipe that’s been passed down through generations. It’s flaky, tender, and perfect for all your pie-making adventures! 😋
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Recipe Category: Pie
- Keywords: Dessert, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2485.3
- Fat Content: 175.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 43.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 105.8mg
- Sodium Content: 1385.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 197.9g
- Fiber Content: 6.8g
- Sugar Content: 7.2g
- Protein Content: 29g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 tsp | Sugar |
| 1 2/3 cups | Shortening |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tbsp | Cider vinegar |
| 5 tbsp | Water |
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- Using a pastry cutter, cut in shortening until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
- In a measuring cup, combine water, vinegar, and egg. Mix well.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the shortening mixture.
- Blend together gently, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Divide the dough into 4 balls.
- This recipe makes enough for two pies with lids or four pie crusts.
- Baking Instructions: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake pies with filling at this temperature for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Storage: This pie crust freezes well, so feel free to make ahead and save for future use!
Enjoy making pies with Dad’s Favorite Pie Crust – it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen too! 🌟
