PERFECT PIE CRUST II

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This crust melts in your mouth! Recipe can be cut in half.

Provided by Kira Hultsman

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Pastry Crusts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups unbleached flour
¾ cup shortening
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 egg, beaten
2 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup ice water

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large bowl. Cut in shortening and butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together egg, sugar, salt, and lemon juice. Make a well in the center of flour mixture. Pour in all of egg mixture and half of ice water. Stir gently with a fork, adding more water as needed, just until mixture forms a ball.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 equal portions. Knead each piece briefly and shape into a disc. Chill 1 hour before rolling out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 187.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Muhammad Askari
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I would not recommend this pie crust recipe. The crust was tough and flavorless.


The Stormtrooper
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but the pie crust turned out okay.


Godfred Manu
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The pie crust was delicious, but it was a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Zafar Gujjar
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This pie crust recipe is a game-changer! I'll never use another recipe again.


SOHAIB NASIR SOHAIB NASIR
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I'm not a baker, but this pie crust recipe was easy to follow and the crust turned out great.


Aamir Khalid
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This pie crust was a hit! My family loved it.


Comfort Zizi
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I was really impressed with this pie crust recipe. It was easy to make and the crust turned out perfectly.


Duncan Njoroge
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I've tried many pie crust recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's flaky, buttery, and delicious.


Shahbaz RazA
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfect.


malang solo
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I'm always looking for new pie crust recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The crust was flaky and flavorful, and it held up well to the filling.


Salman Rayhan
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My first time making a pie crust and it was a success! Thanks for the great recipe.


Mdaksah Mia
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I love that this recipe uses butter instead of shortening. It gives the crust a richer flavor.


Imtyaz Jaan
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The crust turned out perfectly golden brown and flaky. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Rana Haroon
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The instructions were easy to follow and the dough came together quickly. I'm excited to try different fillings in my next pie.


Andrea
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This is the best pie crust recipe I've ever used! My family raved about the crust, saying it was flaky and delicious.