Basic Flaky Pie Crust
Basic Flaky Pie Crust might be a good recipe to expand your crust collection. This recipe serves 10. One serving contains 147 calories, 2g of protein, and 10g of fat. If you have flour, ice water, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Whisk the flour and salt together in a medium size bowl. With a pastry blender, cut in the cold shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water over flour. Toss mixture with a fork to moisten, adding more water a few drops at a time until the dough comes together.
Gently gather dough particles together into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
Roll out dough, and put in a pie plate. Fill with desired filling and bake.