No-Fail Pie Crust

Name: No-Fail Pie Crust
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 0.25 cup cold water; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

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This no-fail pie crust is easy to make. I found this recipe years ago and have not used any other recipe since then. This dough freezes very well, and the recipe makes enough dough for three 9-inch pie crusts.

Recipe by Lenn

Updated on February 20, 2023

closeup of a two-crust apple pie with apple-shaped cutouts in the pastry

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

24

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
¼ cup cold water
1 large egg
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Directions

Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix cold water, egg, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and blend with a fork until a ball of dough forms. Divide into three equal balls; flatten each ball into a disk. Wrap disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

To Bake:

Roll one disk on a lightly floured surface to fit an 8- or 9-inch pie pan. Bake as directed in your pie recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126	Calories
9g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 28mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 17mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.