Jen's Killer Pie Crust Recipe

There's nothing quite like a homemade pie, with its flaky, buttery crust that cradles a sweet or savory filling. And when it comes to making the perfect pie crust, Jen's Killer Pie Crust recipe is a game-changer. This recipe has been passed down through generations, and it's guaranteed to take your pies to the next level.

Jen's Killer Pie Crust recipe is simple, yet yields incredible results. The secret lies in the combination of high-quality ingredients and a few key techniques that ...

2 ½ cups flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup cold shortening, cut into chunks
¾ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
6 tablespoons ice water, or as needed

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Additional Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 1 double pie crust

Pour flour, sugar, and salt together in a food processor and pulse to combine.

Sprinkle shortening chunks over the flour mixture. Pulse in the food processor until mixture has a sandy texture, 3 to 5 one-second pulses.

Scatter butter pieces over the top of the flour mixture. Pulse in the food processor until butter is the size of small peas, 10 to 15 one-second pulses.

Sprinkle water over the top of the butter-flour mixture. Pulse until mixture just starts to come together, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time if necessary. Turn dough out into a bowl. Gently squeeze dough together with your hands to form a ball; the dough should hold together but also still be slightly crumbly. Divide dough into two balls and wrap with plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin to flatten the ball into a disc. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

420 cal.

Total Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 46mg
Sodium: 414mg
Total Carbohydrate: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 3g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 12mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 47mg

How to Make Jen's Killer Pie Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Nutrition

420 cal.

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