All-Shortening Pie Dough Pastry
6
- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time40 min
- Makes1 9-in. crust, for 8 servings
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
The all-shortening crust is supremely flaky but subdued in flavour, which lets the filling shine.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold shortening
5 to 6 tbsp ice-cold water
Instructions
STIR flour with sugar and salt in a large bowl until combined. Add shortening. Using your fingertips, work mixture until finely crumbled. Stir in ice water just until pastry can easily be formed into a ball. Add more ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, if needed. Dough should not be sticky. Form into a disc. Wrap with plastic and chill in refrigerator for 30 min.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 186, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 14g, Fat 13g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 144mg.
Make two batches of this for our amazing raspberry pie recipe.
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