All Purpose Easy Shortening Pie Dough
Master the art of pie-making with this foolproof recipe for All Purpose Easy Shortening Pie Dough. Perfect for both sweet and savory creations, this versatile pie crust comes together in just 15 minutes using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and vegetable shortening. The secret to its flaky, tender texture lies in cutting the shortening into the dry ingredients to create pea-sized crumbs before adding just enough ice water to bind it all together. Whether you’re crafting a golden fruit pie or a hearty pot pie, this dough rolls out effortlessly and bakes into a beautifully crisp and buttery crust every time. Plus, the recipe yields two discs of dough, making it ideal for double-crust pies or freezing for future baking adventures. A must-have recipe for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Vegetable shortening
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar until well combined.
Add the vegetable shortening to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of shortening.
Gradually add the ice water to the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, gently mixing with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough starts to come together and holds when pressed.
Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gather it into a ball. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a flat disc. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
When ready to use, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Use as needed for any pie recipe, trimming and crimping the edges as required.
Bake or freeze according to the instructions of your chosen pie recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.9 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.3 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2365 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.4 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
