No Fail 7 Up Pie Crust
Discover the secret to flawless, buttery pie perfection with this "No Fail 7 Up Pie Crust" recipe! Infused with the magic of fizzy 7 Up soda, this unique crust is impossibly tender, beautifully flaky, and incredibly easy to work with—even for beginners. The combination of cold butter and shortening ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the carbonation in the soda creates an effortlessly light and airy dough. Perfect for both sweet and savory pies, this versatile crust comes together in just 20 minutes and bakes to golden-brown perfection. Whether you're topping it with luscious fruit fillings or hearty pot pie ingredients, this no-fail pie crust will be your new baking go-to.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup Vegetable shortening, cold
- 0.5 cup 7 Up (soda)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Cut the cold butter and cold shortening into small cubes, and add them to the bowl.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter and shortening into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Be careful not to overmix; pea-sized bits of butter should remain for a flaky crust.
Pour the 7 Up into the mixture, starting with 1/4 cup. Gently mix using a fork or your hands until the dough just comes together. If needed, add the remaining soda a tablespoon at a time until the dough holds but is not sticky.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each into a disk, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) before rolling out.
When ready to use, lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll out one dough disk to fit your pie pan, ensuring it is about 1-2 inches larger in diameter than the pan.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out crust to your pie pan by draping it over the rolling pin, then gently pressing it into the pan. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
If making a double-crust pie, roll out the second dough disk for the top of the pie or create decorative shapes as desired. Fill your pie with the filling of choice and add the top crust or shapes.
Bake according to your pie recipe instructions (typically 375°F for 45-60 minutes if using a filling). If pre-baking the crust for a cream pie, line the pie crust with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow the crust to cool before filling, if pre-baked, and enjoy your flaky, tender 7 Up pie crust!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 436.7 g | 560% | |
| Saturated Fat | 177.4 g | 887% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2416 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.5 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 51.6 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 22.4 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 12% | |
*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.
