Directions:
- 1. Mix dry ingredients.
- 2. Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter,
- 3. Sprinkle in the cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork, till all the flour and shortening is moistened.
- 4. Gather and roll into a ball.
- 5. Place it on top of a piece of wax paper, about 1.5 feet in length.
- 6. Press down slightly and cover with another piece of wax paper. NOTE: The wax paper is key to this recipe. It allows you to roll out without having to add flour.
- 7. With rolling pin, roll dough out, from center to the outside, creating a circle.
- 8. Remove the top piece of wax paper. Flip over the crust dough onto the pie pan.
- 8. Press into the pie pan and form the crust.
- You can cover and refrigerate to use for a pie later. Great with sweet or savory pies.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 291.54 Kcal (1221 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 183.83 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.43g | 31% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 146.15mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 33.47mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.75g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.94g | 4% | |
| Protein | 3.13g | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 5.7mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 478.04 Kcal (2001 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 301.41 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 33.49g | 31% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 239.64mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 54.88mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 38.94g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.54g | 4% | |
| Protein | 5.12g | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 9.4mg | 1% | |
* 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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