How to Make English Pie Crusts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of classic English cuisine, then you're probably familiar with the delicious and versatile English pie crust. This traditional pastry is the perfect base for both sweet and savory pies, and is a popular choice for traditional English dishes like shepherd's pie, steak and kidney pie, and of course, the beloved fish pie.

English pie crusts are known for their flaky, buttery texture and rich, golden-brown color. They are made with just a few simple ingredients, but masteri...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups shortening
  • 5 tablespoons cold water

Information

  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 pie crusts

  • Cut the shortening into cubes, and toss into flour. Take your hands and crumble it up into a fine, pebbly, grainy sort of dough.
  • Add water, enough to make a soft dough. Form into a ball, and chill for about an hour.
  • When chilled, knead it a couple of times on a floured surface. Roll it out, and proceed to fill with your choice of pie fillings.
  • Nutrition

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg