Always Perfect Pie Crust 🥧
Description: Make and share this Always Perfect Pie Crust recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Less than 60 minutes
- Recipe Yield: 4 9-inch pie crusts
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1040
- Fat Content: 79g
- Saturated Fat Content: 22.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 52.9mg
- Sodium Content: 310.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 71.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 0.4g
- Protein Content: 11.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 cups | Vegetable shortening |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 | Tablespoon cider vinegar |
| 5 tablespoons | Cold water |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, vegetable shortening, and salt.
- Using a pastry blender, two forks, or your hands, cut and toss the ingredients until the fat is evenly distributed. Aim to break the fat into pea-size pieces.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the egg, cider vinegar, and cold water.
- Beat the mixture to combine well, then add it to the dry ingredients.
- Mix the Dough:
- Quickly mix the wet and dry ingredients with a fork using a tossing motion until all the dry ingredients are moistened.
- Rest the Dough:
- At this point, you have the option to roll out the dough right away or cover it with a damp towel and let it rest in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes. Resting the dough in the refrigerator helps it behave better when rolling out.
- Roll Out the Dough:
- When you’re ready to roll out the dough, divide it into equal parts, depending on the size of your pie pans.
- Roll out each portion on a floured surface using a floured rolling pin until it reaches the desired thickness for your pie crust.
Enjoy your always perfect pie crusts for your favorite sweet or savory pies! 🥧
