Pie Pastry

By Lorna J Sass

Updated November 2, 2022

Total Time
15 minutes, plus 1 hour's chill time
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:pastry for pie crust and lid

  • 3 cups flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 9 tablespoons butter, cut in bits

  • ¼ cup solid vegetable shortening

  • 1 egg plus 1 yolk, lightly beaten

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

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Nutritional analysis per serving

29 grams carbs; 43 milligrams cholesterol; 280 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 16 grams fat; 1 gram trans fat; 1 gram fiber; 125 milligrams sodium; 5 grams protein

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In large bowl combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.

  2. Step 2

    With fork stir in egg and enough water to moisten dry ingredients.

  3. Step 3

    Divide dough in half, place each half on sheet of waxed paper and press into a flattened disk. Chill at least one hour before rolling.

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