Flaky Vinegar Egg Pie Crust

Master the art of homemade pies with this Flaky Vinegar Egg Pie Crust recipe—your secret weapon for perfectly tender, ultra-flaky crusts every time. Crafted with a balanced blend of cold butter and shortening, this dough delivers the perfect mix of richness and structure. The addition of a splash of white vinegar and a whole egg not only makes the dough easier to handle but also ensures a tender, golden-brown finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this versatile crust is ideal for both sweet and savory pies. Make ahead, refrigerate, and use it to elevate your next pie recipe to bakery-level perfection. Perfect for pie enthusiasts and beginner bakers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

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, cubed)
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon White vinegar
• 1 piece Egg (large)
• 5 tablespoons Ice water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Add the cold, cubed butter and shortening to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the fats into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

Step 3

In a small bowl, beat the egg and whisk in the white vinegar and 3 tablespoons of ice water.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture over the flour mixture and gently mix with a fork until the dough comes together. If the dough feels too dry, add an additional 1–2 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pressed.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap.

Step 6

Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days to allow it to firm up and hydrate.

Step 7

When ready to use, roll the chilled dough out on a floured surface into your desired thickness, rotating and lightly flouring as needed to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Use as directed in your pie recipe. Bake according to the specific pie’s instructions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(805.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3973.3

Total Fat 319.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 153.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 702.7mg	0%
Sodium 2469.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 39.3g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 119.1mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 444.2mg	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: 71.9%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 24.2%