Effie Pearl's Pie Crust

Experience the timeless charm of "Effie Pearl's Pie Crust," a foolproof recipe passed down through generations for creating the ultimate flaky, buttery foundation for your favorite pies. This classic pie dough combines the perfect mix of all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, and shortening to achieve an irresistibly tender texture with a touch of richness. Enhanced with just a hint of sugar and salt, it's versatile and balanced, making it ideal for both sweet and savory pies. With a quick 20-minute prep time and the magic of cold, pea-sized chunks of fat mixed into the dough, you'll achieve layers of delicious flakiness that melt in your mouth with every bite. Whether you're baking an apple pie for the holidays or a quiche for brunch, this pie crust recipe ensures perfection every time. Pro tip: refrigerate the dough before rolling to make it extra easy to handle! Discover the art of homemade pie with Effie Pearl's timeless technique.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 cup Shortening (cold)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Ice water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter and cold shortening into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the fats into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.

Step 3

Gradually drizzle in the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork after each addition. Stop adding water as soon as the dough starts to come together but isn't sticky. You may not need all 6 tablespoons.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gather it together into a ball. Divide the dough evenly into two portions. Flatten each portion into a disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days before rolling out.

Step 5

When ready to use, roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to your desired size and thickness for your pie dish. Use as directed in your pie recipe for baking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(765.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3900.4

Total Fat 314.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 152.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 2398.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 33.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 90.8mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 371.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 24.6%