Master Pie Crust Recipe

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Master Pie Crust
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Directions:

  1. Cube butter into 1/4 or 3/8 inch pieces. Place in small bowl and refrigerate.
  2. Measure one 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening and refrigerate.
  3. Mix salt in ice water and keep chilled in refrigerator.
  4. In a food processor combine flour and sugar. Pulse two or three times to mix well.
  5. Add butter to processor and pulse several times. Add shortening and pulse until the mixture looks coarse and pale yellow.
  6. Place mixture into a large bowl and add three tablespoons of ice water. Knead the dough and water mixture until a loose ball forms. Add water one tablespoon at a time until mixture comes together. Be careful not to over knead as this will make a less flaky crust.
  7. Form pastry into a ball with your hands and divide into two pieces, one slightly larger than the other. Press into small disks on a sheet of wax paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Roll disks out on floured wax paper until the pastry is about 12 inches round and about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to pie pan. Fill with fruit and add top crust. Cut vents to allow steam to escape.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 608.35 Kcal (2547 kJ)
Calories from fat 376.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.83g 64%
Cholesterol 66.91mg 22%
Sodium 483.62mg 20%
Potassium 119.75mg 3%
Total Carbs 50.28g 17%
Sugars 2.28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 8%
Protein 6.98g 14%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 45.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 450.56 Kcal (1886 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.98g 64%
Cholesterol 49.55mg 22%
Sodium 358.19mg 20%
Potassium 88.69mg 3%
Total Carbs 37.24g 17%
Sugars 1.69g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 8%
Protein 5.17g 14%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 34mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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