4.8 from 12 votes
Quick and Easy Flaky Pie Crust
Layers of wafer-thin, crispy flakes are what makes a flaky pastry. And making a Flaky Pie Crust usually takes a lot of time and effort. So if you are short of time and looking for a short-cut then here is one. Perfect for meat pies, fruit and berry pies, and quiche.
Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 Crusts
Calories: 1474 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour - sifter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup lard (or shortening or butter) - cut into pieces and chilled
- 6 tablespoons ice water (optional) - with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Sift flour and salt, cut in chilled lard with a knife until particles are like small peas, not too small or the crust will be crumbly.
- Gradually sprinkle the ice-cold water, while tossing lightly with a fork, to form a ball.
- Chill to make for easier handling and give the fat time to firm up again before rolling. Divide into equal parts and roll into 2 crusts.
- Bake pies with custard or uncooked fruit filling in a hot oven, 425°F/220°C for 10 minutes then reduce heat to 350°F/175°C or as required by the recipe for your pie.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1474kcal
(74%)
Carbohydrates
119g
(40%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
104g
(160%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
1172mg
(49%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
7.3mg
(41%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Crusts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1474
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1474kcal | 74% |
| Carbohydrates | 119g | 40% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 104g | 160% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 7.3mg | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.