English Pie Crusts Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (English Pie Crusts Recipe). This is the EASIEST way to make a quick two-crust pie crust! Forget measurements and pastry blenders! Whatever amount of flour you need, you then take HALF that amount for your lard and margarine. Motto \"Half as much fat as flour.\" Do as the English do and use half lard and half margarine for the shortening.

Brief

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 pie crusts

English Pie Crusts Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups shortening

5 tablespoons cold water

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Cut the shortening into cubes and toss into flour. Take your hands and crumble it up into a fine pebbly grainy sort of dough.

Step 2

Add water enough to make a soft dough. Form into a ball and chill for about an hour.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

English Pie Crusts Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 344.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.2g 7%

Carbohydrates: 23.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 25.9g 40%

Saturated Fat: 10.4g 52%

Cholesterol: 14.3mg 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Folate: 57.2mcg 14%

Calcium: 4.8mg 1%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 6.9mg 3%

Potassium: 33.5mg 1%

Sodium: 0.8mg

Thiamin: 0.2mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 233.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.