Easy Flaky Pie Crust (Single 9‑inch Shell)
Recipe by Ken Click
A step‑by‑step guide to making a buttery‑flaky pie crust using all‑purpose flour, vegetable shortening, and ice‑cold water. Perfect for pumpkin, apple, or savory pies. The method emphasizes minimal handling and keeping ingredients cold for maximum flakiness.
EasyAmericanServes 8
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
24m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
34m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$0.41
Per serving:$0.05
Critical Success Points
- • Cutting the shortening into the flour until coarse crumbs form
- • Adding just enough ice‑cold water to bind the dough
- • Rolling the dough gently and handling it minimally to keep layers intact
Safety Warnings
- • Handle knives carefully when trimming dough
- • Keep water ice‑cold to avoid premature melting of shortening
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