How to Make Crust for Veggie Pot Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a warm and delicious homemade pot pie, filled with all the flavors and textures of a hearty vegetable medley. And while the filling of a veggie pot pie is undeniably important, the crust is what truly sets it apart and makes it a standout dish. A perfectly flaky and buttery crust can elevate a simple pot pie to a gourmet level, and luckily, it's not too difficult to achieve with the right recipe and technique.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 8 tablespoons ice water

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 crust

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix 2 cups flour and salt with vegetable shortening using pastry blender. Mix in 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water and stir until mixture forms a ball. Divide ball in half.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll one of balls to fit the bottom and sides of an 11x7 inch baking dish. Roll out the other half of dough to form top crust.
  • Use this pie crust as directed in your favorite pie recipe.
  • Nutrition

    265 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 34mg