Simple Pastry Crust

Simple Pastry Crust
45 min.
20
130kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your baking game with a delightful Simple Pastry Crust? This versatile crust is the perfect foundation for a variety of sweet and savory dishes, making it an essential recipe for any home cook. Whether you're preparing a classic fruit pie, a rich quiche, or even a savory tart, this pastry crust will impress your family and friends with its flaky texture and buttery flavor.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up enough crust to serve 20 people, making it ideal for gatherings and celebrations. With only a handful of ingredients, including all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter, and a touch of vinegar, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. The secret to achieving that perfect flaky texture lies in the method of mixing the fats with the flour, ensuring that each bite is light and tender.

Not only is this pastry crust easy to make, but it also allows for creativity in the kitchen. Feel free to experiment with different fillings or add herbs and spices to the dough for a unique twist. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy your culinary creations without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this Simple Pastry Crust that will become a staple in your baking repertoire!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon sea salt fine
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted cold cut into cubes
  • tablespoons shortening 
  • tablespoon vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Combine flour and sea salt in a large bowl.
  2. Mix in butter and shortening with a pastry blender or 2 forks until it resembles coarse meal.
  3. Whisk together egg, vinegar, and 1/4 cup cold water, pour into flour mixture, and stir just until it comes together and starts to form a ball.
  4. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary. Press together with lightly floured hands, and form into 2 flat rounds. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour or overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Calories130kcal
Protein7.13%
Fat48.44%
Carbs44.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.25
Glycemic Load
10.35
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.1339130349781%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:129.63kcal
6.48%
Fat:6.94g
10.68%
Saturated Fat:3.5g
21.89%
Carbohydrates:14.33g
4.78%
Net Carbohydrates:13.82g
5.03%
Sugar:0.06g
0.07%
Cholesterol:21.5mg
7.17%
Sodium:120.92mg
5.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.3g
4.6%
Selenium:7.18µg
10.26%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.92%
Folate:35.66µg
8.91%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.48%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.23%
Vitamin B3:1.11mg
5.56%
Iron:0.92mg
5.1%
Vitamin A:155.32IU
3.11%
Phosphorus:26.59mg
2.66%
Fiber:0.51g
2.03%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.91%
Copper:0.03mg
1.49%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.4%
Magnesium:4.55mg
1.14%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes