Homemade Pie Crust (Pa Dutch Country)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 9

Homemade Pie Crust from Pennsylvania Dutch Country recipe

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 1/4 cups flour
	2/3 cup shortening
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/3 cup cold water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2 pie crusts

Calories

1400

Sugar

Fat

95g

Homemade Pie Crust from Pennsylvania Dutch Country is the perfect complement to any pie recipe. It is customizable, flaky, and crispy, making it the ideal crust for sweet and savory pies. This recipe is easy and quick to make, taking basic pastry techniques and turning them into a versatile base for any pie. Made using simple pantry staples and a little bit of elbow grease, this pie crust can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer, ready for your next baking endeavor.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Mix well.
2.	Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
3.	Gradually add cold water while tossing and stirring the mixture until it forms a ball.
4.	Divide the dough into two balls.
5.	Flatten each ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
6.	Chill dough for at least an hour before rolling out and using.

PROS

Homemade and customizable pie crust that is easy and quick to make.

Flaky and crispy crust that is perfect for any pie recipe.

CONS

High in calories and fat content due to the inclusion of shortening.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as a special treat.
Despite the inclusion of shortening, this recipe uses less shortening compared to store-bought options.