Basic Pie Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
8 tbsp vegetable shortening or 8 tbsp margarine
4 oz low-fat cream cheese
4 tsp lemon juice
8 -10 tbsp ice water
1 tbsp ice water
1 egg

Directions:

Combine salt and flour.
Cut in margarine and cream cheese either using two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse oatmeal.
Combine lemon juice with 2 tbsp of ice water. Sprinkle over dough mixture, about 1 tbsp at a time, and mix. The dough should stay rough and chunky, but be able to hold together in a ball. Do not add too much water, especially since the dough will become more coherent when left in the fridge. I find that you need about to use all the water in this recipe, but the amount may vary based on your specific environment and ingredients.
If making bottom and top crust, seperate dough into two balls.
Place in a bowl and cover. Leave in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Roll out on a floured surface. Transfer to a greased pie plate, poke holes with a fork in the bottom of the crust and add filling. Cover with second crusts and poke holes (you don't need to poke holes in it if you're cutting out shapes or doing a lattice top crust).
Combine 1 tbsp water with an egg and brush over top of crust.
Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes, or until top of crust is browned and filling is cooked through.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	262.48 Kcal (1099 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.76g	20%
Cholesterol	28.52mg	10%
Sodium	185.62mg	8%
Potassium	105.48mg	2%
Total Carbs	30.33g	10%
Sugars	1.19g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	5%
Protein	5.53g	11%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	43.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	325.61 Kcal (1363 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.82g	20%
Cholesterol	35.38mg	10%
Sodium	230.26mg	8%
Potassium	130.85mg	2%
Total Carbs	37.63g	10%
Sugars	1.47g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	5%
Protein	6.85g	11%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	0.8mg	3%
Calcium	54.4mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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