All You Classic Pie Crust

All You Classic Pie Crust
15 min.
15
180kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your baking game, mastering the art of the classic pie crust is essential. This All You Classic Pie Crust recipe is not only simple but also quick, allowing you to whip up a perfectly flaky crust in just 15 minutes. With its rich blend of all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and vegetable shortening, this crust is the ideal base for both sweet and savory pies, accommodating a variety of fillings from luscious fruit to savory quiches.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its balance of flavors and textures. The addition of chilled butter and shortening ensures that your crust will have that coveted crumbly texture, while still being incredibly easy to handle. Whether you're preparing a Thanksgiving favorite or a summer fruit pie, the versatility of this crust makes it a staple in any home baker's repertoire.

Best of all, this dough can be made ahead of time and stored in your refrigerator for up to two days, allowing you to enjoy the process of pie-making without the last-minute rush. Gather your ingredients, and let's get started on creating a pie crust that will impress family and friends alike. With each bite, they’ll taste the love and attention woven into your homemade pie masterpiece.

Ingredients

  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted chilled cut into small pieces
  • tablespoons vegetable shortening chilled cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. In a food processor, pulse flour and salt.
  2. Add butter; pulse until broken up into pieces no larger than peas.
  3. Add shortening; pulse until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, with some pieces of butter still visible.
  4. Sprinkle 1/3 cup ice water on top and pulse until dough just comes together, adding more water if necessary, 1 Tbsp. at a time.
  5. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to bring together. Divide dough in half and shape each piece into a disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories180kcal
Protein4.45%
Fat63.95%
Carbs31.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
10.35
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.1982608333878%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:180.43kcal
9.02%
Fat:12.87g
19.81%
Saturated Fat:6.1g
38.15%
Carbohydrates:14.31g
4.77%
Net Carbohydrates:13.81g
5.02%
Sugar:0.06g
0.06%
Cholesterol:20.07mg
6.69%
Sodium:79.12mg
3.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.02g
4.03%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.91%
Selenium:6.45µg
9.21%
Folate:34.59µg
8.65%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.42%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.64%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.55%
Iron:0.88mg
4.87%
Vitamin A:233.24IU
4.66%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.61%
Vitamin K:3.43µg
3.27%
Phosphorus:22.49mg
2.25%
Fiber:0.51g
2.03%
Copper:0.03mg
1.43%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.27%
Magnesium:4.31mg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes