Desserts Pies Pie Crusts Pastry Crusts British Shortcrust Pie Pastry 4.8 (5) 5 Reviews 1 Photo Many British recipes call for shortcrust pastry. This makes a great alternative to pre-made crusts. Because it is so easy to make in batches, I make extra to freeze for later use. This shortcrust pastry dough can also be kept in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Recipe by Piques Updated on September 15, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 9-inch pie shells Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup chilled butter, cut into pieces ¼ cup shortening 4 tablespoons ice water, or more as needed Directions Combine flour, butter, and shortening in a food processor; pulse until crumbly. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at at time, until dough is soft and pliable. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using. Tips For a savory pie, add some salt and 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard. For a sweet pie, you can add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. You can use all butter instead of half butter and half shortening, but don't use all shortening. To Use: Divide dough in half and roll each half on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Bake as directed with your pie recipe. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 658 Calories 49g Fat 48g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 658 % Daily Value * Total Fat 49g 63% Saturated Fat 21g 106% Cholesterol 61mg 20% Sodium 166mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 48g 17% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 0g Protein 7g Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 74mg 2% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved