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Perfect Flaky Pie Crust

URL: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/pie-making-boot-camp-week-2-the-crust/

Ingredients

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 10 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup ice water

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cut in the chilled shortening until the mixture resembles peas.
  3. Grate frozen butter into the mixture and toss lightly.
  4. Drizzle in ice water and mix until the dough holds together.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
1 (9-inch) pie crust
Calories
250
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
40mg

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