Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup shortening
5 -6 tbsp cold water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sift flour with salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine meal.
Sprinkle with cold water a tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until all the flour is moistened.
Form dough into a ball.
Divide in half.
On a lightly floured board, roll each ball to 1/8 inch thickness.
Fit pastry loosely into pie plates.
Prick bottom and sides with fork.
Trim and flute edges.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	202.36 Kcal (847 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.89g	35%
Sodium	387.85mg	16%
Potassium	0.08mg	0%
Calcium	1.6mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	540.23 Kcal (2262 kJ)
Calories from fat	550.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.11g	35%
Sodium	1035.42mg	16%
Potassium	0.21mg	0%
Calcium	4.3mg	0%

* 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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